High Voltage Electrical Estimator

Morson Edge Australia; Campbelltown; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Training & development

Safety-focused environment

Job summary

Morson Edge Australia is seeking an experienced High Voltage Estimator to join our Sydney team on a permanent, full-time basis. This hands-on role covers the full tender lifecycle for HV, ASP and electrical infrastructure projects, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, cost control, and timely submissions.

You will review drawings and specifications, price HV networks, obtain quotations, and support handover to delivery teams.

Qualifications

• HV estimating experience in HV, ASP, utilities or electrical infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of High Voltage systems and distribution networks.
• Experience pricing HV networks and related infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret electrical and civil drawings.
• Strong commercial awareness of project costs.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tenders.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience with estimating software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates and tender submissions for High Voltage and electrical infrastructure.
• Perform quantity take-offs and costings for labour, materials, plant and subcontractors.
• Review drawings, specs and scopes of work for tenders.
• Price HV networks, substations and underground infrastructure.
• Obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Conduct site inspections to identify risks and opportunities.
• Develop tender methodologies, programs and resource requirements.
• Liaise with clients, network providers, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Manage tender clarifications and assist with negotiations.
• Support handover of successful tenders to project delivery.

Skills

HV estimating

Drawing interpretation

Commercial awareness

Tender management

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Estimating software

Communication skills

HV networks understanding

Education

Electrical trade qualification

Relevant technical qualification

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Morson Edge are partnering with an established electrical contractor seeking an experienced High Voltage Estimator to join their Sydney team.

What's On Offer $140k – $165k + Super, depending on experience.

Campbelltown, NSW Permanent, full-time opportunity.

Strong pipeline of HV and electrical infrastructure projects.

Exposure to technically challenging and varied tenders.

Established and experienced leadership team.

Long-term career development and progression opportunities.

Ongoing training and professional development.

Supportive, safety-focused working environment.

About You

• Previous estimating experience within HV, ASP, utilities or electrical infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of High Voltage systems and distribution networks.
• Demonstrated experience pricing HV networks and associated infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret electrical and civil construction drawings.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project costs.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tenders.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with relevant estimating software and Microsoft Office.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates and tender submissions for High Voltage, ASP and electrical infrastructure projects.
• Complete quantity take-offs and labour, material, plant and subcontractor costings.
• Review electrical and civil drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
• Price HV networks, substations, underground infrastructure and electrical reticulation works.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Conduct site inspections and identify project risks and opportunities.
• Develop tender methodologies, programs and resource requirements.
• Liaise with clients, network providers, suppliers and subcontractors throughout the tender process.
• Manage tender clarifications and assist with commercial negotiations.
• Support the handover of successful tenders into project delivery teams.

Highly Regarded Level 1 ASP project experience.

Private HV network experience.

Electrical trade or relevant technical qualification.

Experience across substations, underground services and reticulation.

Understanding of NSW distribution network standards and requirements.

Our client has a strong presence across the electrical infrastructure sector, delivering projects throughout commercial, industrial, utilities, infrastructure and private network environments. With a strong pipeline of upcoming work, they are looking to strengthen their estimating capability with an experienced HV professional.

The Role Working closely with the Estimating Manager and wider project delivery team, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates across High Voltage, ASP, private network and electrical infrastructure projects. This is a hands-on estimating position covering the full tender lifecycle, from initial enquiry and take-offs through to final submission, negotiations and project handover.