Electrical Estimator — Tenders & Cost Optimization

Utech; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Tenders exposure

Support from senior staff

Skills development

Team environment

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Utech in Sydney seeks an Electrical Estimator to assist with preparing accurate, competitive tenders for electrical construction projects. The role suits someone with strong understanding of electrical installations and construction who enjoys reviewing drawings, working with numbers and developing practical, cost-effective solutions.

The position is based at our Milperra office, with occasional site inspections and tender meetings.

Qualifications

• Experience or qualifications in electrical estimating, electrical contracting or electrical engineering, gained in Australia or overseas.
• Solid understanding of commercial electrical installations and construction methods.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Clear spoken and written communication skills.
• Good organisation and the ability to manage competing tender deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review tender drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project documentation.
• Complete detailed quantity take-offs for electrical systems.
• Prepare estimates covering labour, materials, equipment, subcontractors and preliminaries.
• Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations, checking pricing, scope and exclusions.
• Identify scope gaps, discrepancies, project risks and opportunities for cost savings.
• Prepare tender queries, clarifications, inclusions, exclusions and qualifications.
• Assess installation methods, access requirements, construction programmes and labour allowances.
• Assist with design-and-construct tenders and value-engineering alternatives.
• Prepare tender submissions and update pricing for addenda and revised documentation.
• Liaise with builders, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors throughout the tender process.
• Maintain estimating records, pricing information and tender registers.
• Assist with tender reviews, negotiations and handover of successful tenders to the project team.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Clear spoken and written communication

Attention to detail

Good organisation

Education

Electrical estimating/contracting/engineering background

Tools

Excel

Bluebeam

Electrical estimating software

Job description

Utech in Sydney seeks an Electrical Estimator to assist with preparing accurate, competitive tenders for electrical construction projects. The role suits someone with strong understanding of electrical installations and construction who enjoys reviewing drawings, working with numbers and developing practical, cost-effective solutions.

The position is based at our Milperra office, with occasional site inspections and tender meetings.