Electrical Estimator - Wastewater / Water Treament

CV Services Group; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Free breakfast

Sunshine Coast lifestyle option

Salary package

Job summary

CV Services Group is seeking an Industrial Electrical Estimator to support major water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment plants, pump stations, and reservoirs, with potential work across power & energy, food & beverage, and manufacturing.

The role suits someone with a solid electrical background who is willing to be trained in estimating and who enjoys solving problems, collaborating with others, and helping secure meaningful work for the teams.

Qualifications

• Electrical trade qualification or engineering background
• Experience in estimating, construction, or industrial electrical environments
• Ability to prepare accurate, high-quality estimates
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems and safety

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed, accurate project estimates and tender submissions
• Assess risks, identify opportunities, and contribute to winning strategies
• Source, analyse, and manage supplier and subcontractor pricing
• Develop clear and competitive client submissions
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Support business development and help drive new project opportunities

Skills

Electrical trade qualification

Engineering background

Estimating experience

Industrial electrical environments

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Communication & stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Education

Electrical trade qualification

Engineering background

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

• Work on complex industrial projects across QLD
• Strong pipeline of secured work with a growing business
• Excellent benefits including gym, breakfast & salary package

About the Opportunity

We’re seeking an Industrial Electrical Estimator in the water/wastewater space to join our growing team. You’ll support major water and wastewater infrastructure projects—including treatment plants, pump stations, and reservoirs—and may also contribute to projects across power & energy, food & beverage, and manufacturing.

This role suits someone with a solid electrical background from the field who is willing to be trained in estimating, and who enjoys solving problems, collaborating closely with others, and helping secure meaningful work for our teams.

What You’ll Do

As part of our Estimating Team, you will:

• Prepare detailed, accurate project estimates and tender submissions
• Assess risks, identify opportunities, and contribute to winning strategies
• Source, analyse, and manage supplier and subcontractor pricing
• Develop clear and competitive client submissions
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Support business development and help drive new project opportunities

About You

We’re open to a range of backgrounds — if you bring the right technical foundations and a passion for estimating, we’d love to hear from you! You could be an industrial electrician looking to move to the office or an established estimator looking to make a change.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Electrical trade qualification or an engineering background
• Experience in estimating, construction, or industrial electrical environments (water industry experience beneficial, not essential)
• Ability to prepare accurate, high-quality estimates
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems and safety considerations
• Confident communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating software (training provided where needed)
• A collaborative mindset, commercial awareness, and strong attention to detail

Why Join CV?

• Genuine career development, mentoring, and growth opportunities
• Strong pipeline of work
• Free onsite gym, parking, coffee, and breakfast daily
• Supportive culture with great people and strong team spirit
• Sunshine Coast working option — enjoy a career close to beaches, surf, and a relaxed lifestyle

About CV

CV Services Group has been delivering high-quality trade services since the early 1980s across electrical, plumbing, building, and signage. With more than 850 team members across QLD, NSW, and VIC, we’re proud of our reputation and even prouder of our people.

Our culture is built on trust, loyalty, teamwork, and keeping communication open. Expect a friendly environment, regular team events, and a workplace where your contribution genuinely matters.

Looking for a role where your expertise is recognised, your ideas matter, and your lifestyle doesn’t have to take a back seat?

Join CV Electrical Construction, an industry leader with a strong reputation, loyal customer base, and a workplace culture built on teamwork, growth, and genuine care for our people.

Whether you’re based near our Hendra Head Office or prefer the relaxed coastal lifestyle of the Sunshine Coast, this opportunity offers the best of both worlds—exciting major projects and the option to live minutes from some of Australia’s most beautiful beaches.