HV Estimator

Ampcontrol; Hexham; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company is looking for an Estimator for their High Voltage Field Service team in Hexham. The role involves preparing budgets and tenders for projects, engaging with clients, and ensuring compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will have electrical trade qualifications and experience in estimating. The position offers competitive benefits, including flexible work arrangements and educational assistance.

Benefits

Market competitive rates

Flexible work arrangements

Paid parental leave

Education assistance

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role or relevant skills.
• Experience with HV/LV electrical plant, equipment and systems.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets and tenders for HV/LV maintenance and upgrade projects.
• Liaise with customers and assist with pre-engineering.
• Participate in progress reviews to ensure high quality and accuracy.

Skills

Electrical trade or Engineering qualifications

Customer-oriented approach

Strong communication skills

Advanced organization and time management

Experience in electrical estimating

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

23 + Employee Benefits including:

• Market competitive rates – earn great $$$
• Overtime with penalty rates
• Fully maintained Vehicle – including personal use
• Flexible work arrangements
• Paid parental leave
• Salary packaging
• Purchased leave
• Private Health Care discounts
• Wellbeing programs and discounts
• Education assistance and personal career development

The opportunity:

We are seeking an Estimator to join our High Voltage Field Service team based in Hexham. As a key member of our HV Electrical Field Service team you will be integral in keeping pulse on the industry and providing solutions to ensure we remain competitive in all areas of electrical field services tenders and project solutions.

You could be an experienced engineer or technician looking to transition into estimating and project management.

This role will report directly to the HV Estimating & Planning Team Lead as well as collaborating with our HV Manager and our Testing & Transformer Services Manager.

What are looking for from you?

Your willingness to gets hands-on in a fast paced services environment will be complemented by the following:

• Electrical trade or Engineering qualifications
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role or relevant skills
• Experience with and/or knowledge of HV/LV electrical plant, equipment and systems
• A customer-oriented approach with strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skill
• Experience in electrical estimating and the preparation of tenders – advantageous
• Advanced computer skills in MS Word and Excel
• Advanced organisation and time management skill
• Project management qualifications – advantageous

Key Responsibilities:

You will prepare budgets and tenders, liaise with customers, assist with pre-engineering, perform and coordinate sales follow ups and participate in progress reviews. The types of tenders and quotes will include HV/LV maintenance, overhaul and upgrade projects, replacement (both like for like and project style), as well as schedule of rates and budget estimates.

Key challenges will be developing your customer relationships to drive tender/estimate success rates and developing strong client relationships; as well as maintaining high quality and accuracy of tenders whilst ensuring compliance to budgets, contracts, standards and legislation.

Think you know Ampcontrol? You may be surprised.

Ampcontrol is challenging the future by solving the most complex problems in energy. Ampcontrol creates energy solutions of scale using innovation partnerships, their smart people and advanced Australian manufacturing. Their vision is to lead the global energy revolution and make net zero a reality.

Ready to challenge the future?

Then apply now! If you are intrigued or excited by what you have read, then we want to hear from you. You can learn more about what it’s like to work at Ampcontrol by visiting www.ampcontrolgroup.com

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