Lead Electrical Estimator – Civil Infrastructure Tenders

Fetch Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Electrical estimating

First-principles estimating

Advanced Excel

Tendering

Tools

Expert Estimation

CATS

Excel

Job description

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.