HV Estimating Manager

Morson Edge (Australia); Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH flexibility

Competitive salary package

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Morson Edge (Australia) is seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to lead the estimating function for major renewable energy and electrical infrastructure projects across Australia. The role focuses on securing new projects by delivering accurate, competitive estimates and influencing project strategy and commercial outcomes.

You will coordinate pricing with engineering, procurement, subcontractors and suppliers, identify risks, and mentor a team of estimators while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Electrical background preferable for estimating complex electrical infrastructure projects.
• Experience as Estimating Manager, Senior Estimator or Lead Estimator in EPC, electrical infrastructure or renewables.
• Experience estimating BESS, substations, HV infrastructure or grid connections.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the estimating function across multiple projects.
• Develop accurate, competitive and commercially robust project estimates.
• Review tender documentation, scopes, designs and project requirements.
• Coordinate pricing from engineering, procurement, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Identify project risks, exclusions, assumptions and opportunities.
• Work with project delivery and commercial teams through tender to award.
• Mentor and develop estimators within the business.
• Support senior management with tender strategy and bid reviews.

Skills

Estimating management

Electrical background

Leadership in estimation

Job description

About The Opportunity

Our client is a growing EPC contractor delivering major renewable energy and electrical infrastructure projects across Australia, with a strong focus on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), substations and grid connection infrastructure.

They are seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to lead and manage the estimating function, playing a key role in securing new projects. This is an opportunity to join a technically capable EPC with a strong project pipeline and have genuine influence over project strategy, pricing and commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the estimating function across multiple projects
• Develop accurate, competitive and commercially robust project estimates
• Review tender documentation, scopes, designs and project requirements
• Coordinate pricing from engineering, procurement, subcontractors and suppliers
• Identify project risks, exclusions, assumptions and opportunities
• Work closely with project delivery and commercial teams through tender to award
• Mentor and develop estimators within the business
• Support senior management with tender strategy and bid reviews

Skills & Experience

• Electrical background preferable
• Previous experience as an Estimating Manager, Senior Estimator or Lead Estimator within EPC, electrical infrastructure or renewable energy.
• Experience estimating BESS, substations, HV infrastructure, grid connections or similar projects.
• Understanding of Australian construction and electrical contracting markets.
• Strong commercial and analytical capability with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience managing subcontractor and supplier pricing.

Benefits

• Join an established and growing renewable energy EPC
• Work across a strong pipeline of BESS and electrical infrastructure projects
• Opportunity to take ownership of the estimating function
• Competitive salary package
• Long-term career progression within a growing energy business.
• WFH flexibility