Senior Bid Estimator – Substations & Transmission

GenusPlus Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GenusPlus Group, Melbourne-based, seeks an experienced Bid Lead Estimator to support competitive tenders across substation and transmission line projects. You will oversee estimating and tendering, coordinating inputs from internal teams, suppliers and subcontractors to develop comprehensive cost estimates and high-quality bid submissions.

You will lead tender preparation, develop detailed cost estimates, review documentation for risks, obtain supplier quotations, and use Candy estimating

Qualifications

• Experience in bid leadership or pre-contracts in engineering or infrastructure.
• Proven record estimating substation and transmission line projects.
• Proficiency in Candy estimating software.
• Knowledge of tendering, cost planning and commercial risk assessment.
• Experience obtaining supplier quotations and bid prices.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation, coordination and submission of tenders for substation and transmission line projects.
• Develop detailed cost estimates for labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Review tender docs to identify risks, assumptions and cost impacts.
• Obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations; ensure competitive pricing.
• Use Candy software to prepare, manage and review estimates.
• Maintain estimating databases and pricing schedules.
• Coordinate with engineering, project delivery, procurement and commercial teams.
• Identify cost optimisation opportunities and value engineering.
• Manage multiple tender submissions and deadlines.
• Review estimates for accuracy and commercial risk.
• Support tender reviews and bid sign-off processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes.

Skills

Bid leadership

Estimating

Cost planning

Tendering processes

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Team coordination

Tools

Candy estimating

Job description

GenusPlus Group, Melbourne-based, seeks an experienced Bid Lead Estimator to support competitive tenders across substation and transmission line projects. You will oversee estimating and tendering, coordinating inputs from internal teams, suppliers and subcontractors to develop comprehensive cost estimates and high-quality bid submissions.

You will lead tender preparation, develop detailed cost estimates, review documentation for risks, obtain supplier quotations, and use Candy estimating