Senior Electrical Estimator

Techforce Personnel Pty.; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Australia seeks a Senior Electrical Estimator to join their team. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for preparing competitive bids for a variety of electrical tenders. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in the mining and construction industry, expertise in Microsoft Suite, and a tertiary qualification in Engineering or Construction Management. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years experience as an Electrical Estimator in the mining and construction industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, especially Excel.
• Ability to prepare tender submissions and compile cost estimates.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of estimates and submission of tenders.
• Compile Technical Clarifications and Basis of Estimate documents.
• Research and review construction and design documents for cost estimation.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Microsoft Excel

Tender submissions

Cost estimation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Tertiary Qualification in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

About the Opportunity:

Our client is seeking an experienced SeniorElectrical Estimator to join our high-performing team. Full-time Monday–Friday role, you will work closely with the Estimating Manager and take the lead in preparing competitive bids across a range of electrical tenders, applying industry-standard norms, first-principle estimating, and managing subcontractor and supplier pricing to support our continued growth and project success. If you’re looking to take the next step in your career in a company where you’re valued, supported and empowered to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Role Requirements:

• Oversee the preparation of estimates and submission of tenders, ensuring timely submission of documents to meet required deadlines.
• Ensure costs for estimates include a high level of detail including direct costs associated with labour, material, subcontractor costs, in addition to preliminaries, including Management, plant & equipment, and any indirect resources required.
• Compile Technical Clarifications and Basis of Estimate documents to support Proposals.
• Compile, review and oversee the Tender Schedule and methodology compilation for Electrical portion of works.
• Attend ad-hoc site visits and client meetings as required.
• Research and review construction and design documents and analyse specifications to determine estimated costs.
• Draw attention to any particularly significant physical or contractual conditions.
• Critically analyse bid documents and understand risk and opportunities; articulate those to management.
• Solicit sub-contractor’s bids and material supplier quotations and determine acceptable bids by comparing to self-perform estimates.
• Recommend and incorporate cost-reduction options for more competitive bids.
• Identify and document all technical clarifications concisely to support the tender response.
• Organise the preparation of work method statements consistent with our proposal and with the client’s criteria.
• Complete forecast and tender cost reporting.
• Proactively identify and manage contract risks to meet organisational obligations and achieve the planned outcomes of the contract.
• Maintain a complete “Estimating/ Tender notes” log that documents all assumptions and notes during the estimate to hand over to the PM.

About you:

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience as an Electrical Estimator, ideally within the mining and construction industry
• Tertiary Qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or similar
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Suite, particularly in Excel, MS Project highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability to prepare tender submissions, compilation of cost estimates and basic schedules
• Comprehension and interpretation of contractual documents, specifications, and drawings
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners
• Ability to manage own workload within a high-pressure environment
• Objectivity, sound judgement and decision-making skills
• High level of attention to detail

Who are we?

Techforce Personnel – Our specialist business harnesses the extraordinary impact of talented people across Mining and Resources, Shutdowns, Facilities Maintenance, Hospitality and Catering, Healthcare, Industrial Services, Civil Construction, Residential/Commercial Construction, and the Oil and Gas Industries, to name a few.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as an Electrical Estimator?
• How many years of estimating experience do you have?
• Do you have experience preparing and submitting tenders?
• Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
• What's your expected annual base salary?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?