Senior Electrical Estimator

Airswift; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to join our team in Applecross, WA. This role focuses on preparing accurate tenders for Electrical & Instrumentation and SMP projects across mining, resources, industrial, and infrastructure sectors.

You will work with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to secure new business, develop methodologies, and maintain tender databases while supporting project handovers and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience estimating E&I and/or SMP projects in mining, resources, industrial, or infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs and project docs.
• Strong knowledge of Australian standards and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for E&I and/or SMP projects.
• Review tender documents, drawings and client scopes of work.
• Develop labour, material, plant and subcontractor pricing and manage supplier quotations.
• Identify risks and opportunities during the tender process.
• Support handovers to delivery teams after award.

Skills

Electrical Estimation

Tendering

Labour productivity

Project costing

Negotiation

Education

Engineering degree

Trade qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Senior Electrical Estimator

Location: Applecross, WA

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours: 7.6 hours per day, Monday to Friday

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Electrical Estimator to join a leading construction and engineering company based in Applecross. This role is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders for Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) and/or SMP projects across the mining, resources, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. Working closely with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders, you will play a key role in securing new projects and supporting the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) and/or SMP projects.
• Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications, and client scopes of work.
• Complete quantity take-offs and develop labour, material, plant, and subcontractor pricing.
• Source, obtain, and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Develop project methodologies, tender clarifications, assumptions, and exclusions.
• Identify project risks and opportunities throughout the tender process.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers, and internal stakeholders during bid preparation.
• Support project handovers to delivery teams following successful tender awards.
• Maintain estimating databases and contribute to ongoing process improvements and best practices.

About You

• Proven experience estimating E&I and/or SMP projects within mining, resources, industrial, or infrastructure environments.
• A relevant trade qualification, engineering degree, or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of Australian standards, construction practices, and industrial project methodologies.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Solid understanding of labour productivity, material pricing, subcontractor management, and project costing.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and negotiation skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tenders and meet strict deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

What's on Offer

• Permanent full-time position.
• Monday to Friday work schedule.
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of challenging projects.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Long-term career development opportunities within a growing organisation.

About Airswift

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients. With over 1000 employees and 9,000+ contractors operating in over 130 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry and the level of experience, exposure and expertise that the organization has is unparalleled.

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered. (Australia Citizen, PR Holder, or Valid Australia working VISA)