Senior Electrical Estimator

GenusPlus Group; Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complex projects

Collaborative culture

Career growth

Competitive pay

Job summary

GenusPlus Group in Australia seeks an Electrical Estimator to drive detailed electrical and instrumentation estimates across industrial and infrastructure projects. You will lead take-offs, cost build‑ups, and subcontractor engagement, while pursuing new business opportunities and maintaining client relationships.

Join a team focusing on safety, quality, and growth as you support major HV projects and expand the company’s footprint in utilities and energy sectors.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years’ experience in Electrical Estimating.
• Strong knowledge of electrical/industrial construction environments.
• Experience with estimating software such as WINEST.
• Proven business development or client-facing experience.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, detailed electrical and instrumentation estimates across industrial, utilities, and infrastructure projects.
• Lead the full tender lifecycle, including take-offs, cost build-ups, subcontractor engagement, risk analysis, and submission.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within target markets.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to support repeat and negotiated work.
• Review drawings and specifications to determine scope, risks, and pricing strategies.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and senior leadership through bid and handover phases.
• Represent Genus at client meetings, pre-tender briefings, and industry events.
• Provide commercial insight to support long‑term pipeline and market strategy.

Skills

Electrical Estimating

Tendering

Client facing

Commercial acumen

Bid management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Electrical Engineering

Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Project Management

Leadership

Management

Tools

WINEST

Job description

At Genus Plus Group, we don’t just deliver projects, we help power Australia’s future!

As a national leader in electrical, high voltage (HV), communications, and industrial infrastructure, Genus partners with clients across the utilities, resources, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Our capability spans the full project lifecycle, underpinned by a strong reputation for safety, quality, innovation, and long-term client relationships.

We are seeking an Electrical Estimato r who brings strong technical expertise along with a proactive, commercially minded approach. This role is ideal for someone looking to contribute to both project delivery and business growth, while supporting the continued expansion of our HV and electrical infrastructure portfolio.

This role goes beyond traditional estimating. You will operate at the intersection of technical delivery and commercial strategy, preparing competitive tenders while contributing to the identification of new opportunities and strengthening client partnerships.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will play a key role in securing major electrical and HV infrastructure projects and supporting the ongoing growth of the business.

What You Will Be Doing

• Prepare accurate, detailed electrical and instrumentation estimates across industrial, utilities, and infrastructure projects
• Lead the full tender lifecycle, including take-offs, cost build-ups, subcontractor engagement, risk analysis, and submission
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within target markets
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to support repeat and negotiated work
• Review drawings and specifications to determine scope, risks, and pricing strategies
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and senior leadership through bid and handover phases
• Represent Genus at client meetings, pre-tender briefings, and industry events
• Provide commercial insight to support long‑term pipeline and market strategy

What You’ll Bring

• 5–10+ years’ experience in Electrical Estimating (senior-level experience highly regarded)
• Strong knowledge of electrical and industrial construction environments (utilities, power, mining, energy, infrastructure)
• Experience with estimating software (WINEST highly regarded)
• Tertiary qualifications in Leadership, Management, Project Management, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or Quantity Surveying
• Demonstrated business development or client‑facing experience within electrical or industrial contracting
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical capability
• Confidence presenting to clients and senior stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple tenders under tight deadlines
• High attention to detail with an uncompromising commitment to safety and quality
• Australian Work Rights

Why Join Genus Plus?

At Genus you will contribute to projects that support essential infrastructure and energy networks across Australia.

We Offer

• The opportunity to work on complex electrical and HV infrastructure projects
• A collaborative and safety-focused culture
• Career growth and development opportunities
• A competitive and stable remuneration package

This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in delivering critical infrastructure while growing your career within a well-established and evolving organisation.

GenusPlus Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be accepted.