Estimator

Fetch Recruitment; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 70 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Fetch Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Electrical Estimator based in Sydney to support a leading Australian civil infrastructure contractor across renewables, water, wastewater and energy sectors.

You will prepare detailed first-principles electrical estimates for multidisciplinary projects, review tenders, cost take-offs and subcontractor pricing, while ensuring compliance with standards. The role requires strong commercial judgement and market awareness.

Qualifications

• Electrical estimating experience with Tier 1 or Tier 2 civil infrastructure contractor.
• Strong first-principles estimating capability across integrated civil, structural and electrical projects.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with Expert Estimation, CATS or similar software.

Responsabilités

• Review enquiries to ensure adequate information for accurate estimates.
• Analyse project requirements including labour, materials and equipment.
• Perform detailed measurements and quantity take-offs from drawings and specs.
• Develop competitive, comprehensive bids and proposals that meet client needs.
• Obtain, analyse and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Build relationships with suppliers, subcontractors and project stakeholders.
• Maintain detailed estimating records and supporting documents.
• Identify risks, uncertainties and opportunities in project costs.

Connaissances

Electrical estimating

First-principles estimating

Advanced Excel

Tendering

Outils

Expert Estimation

CATS

Excel

Description du poste

We are recruiting an experienced Electrical Estimator

We are recruiting an experienced Electrical Estimator to support a leading Australian civil infrastructure contractor delivering projects across the renewables, water, wastewater and energy sectors.

Based in Sydney, the role involves preparing detailed first-principles electrical estimates for multidisciplinary infrastructure projects incorporating civil, structural and electrical construction.

Responsibilities include tender reviews, material take-offs, subcontractor and supplier pricing, risk assessments, value engineering and developing competitive bids.

• Reviewing enquiries and ensuring adequate information is available to enable an accurate estimate.
• Analysing project requirements, including labour, materials, equipment and other resources.
• Performing detailed measurements and quantity take-offs from drawings, specifications and other project documentation.
• Developing competitive, comprehensive bids and proposals that meet client and project requirements.
• Obtaining, analysing and evaluating quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Building strong relationships and collaborating with suppliers, subcontractors and other project stakeholders.
• Maintaining and organising detailed estimating records, including calculations, assumptions, quotations and supporting documentation.
• Identifying potential risks, uncertainties and opportunities in project costs and incorporating appropriate contingencies and allowances.
• Staying informed about current market trends, material costs, labour rates and other market factors.
• Reviewing and adjusting estimates based on changes in project scope, design modifications and clarifications.
• Preparing and presenting detailed cost reports and estimates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Preparing and issuing tender documentation and supporting the tender submission process.
• Ensuring estimates and proposals comply with relevant industry standards, regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Applying experience with electrical and control systems when developing project estimates.
• Ensuring complete and accurate handover documentation is provided to the project team for project kick‑off.

Key Requirements:

• Electrical estimating experience with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 civil infrastructure contractor.
• Strong first-principles estimating capability across integrated civil, structural and electrical projects.
• Experience in water, wastewater, renewables, energy or related infrastructure sectors.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Understanding of interfaces between electrical, civil, structural, mechanical and process works.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with Expert Estimation, CATS or similar software.
• Strong commercial judgement, subcontractor procurement and tender risk assessment skills.

Ideal Candidate: An experienced Electrical Estimator with a strong civil infrastructure background who understands multidisciplinary construction delivery and can contribute to complex, commercially competitive project tenders.

Sydney $70,000 - $120,000 per year