Senior Electrical Estimator — Complex Infra Tender

Symal Group; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Estimator role at Symal Group/Searo partnership focuses on delivering accurate, competitive tenders for complex electrical infrastructure and civil projects. You will coordinate with precontracts and delivery teams to align estimates with project delivery, review documents, and lead post-tender activities to secure outcomes.

With a minimum of 3 years in estimating or related fields, you will leverage Excel and estimating software to manage detailed costings, risk assessments, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in estimating, project engineering, or construction management.
• Experience pricing projects valued at $5 million or greater.
• Strong understanding of electrical infrastructure, civil construction, or utilities projects.
• Excellent commercial awareness and risk management skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience using estimating software and digital take-off tools.
• Construction White Card and Victorian Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, coordinate, and submit accurate and competitive tender submissions within required timeframes.
• Review tender documents and complete detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate supplier and subcontractor pricing to ensure value and competitiveness.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, exclusions, and assumptions, implementing strategies to minimise commercial risk.
• Develop practical construction methodologies and innovative solutions to strengthen tender outcomes.
• Conduct tender reviews, estimate validation, and quality checks to ensure pricing accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate closely with operational and construction teams to align estimates with project delivery requirements.
• Lead post-tender activities, including client presentations, negotiations, clarifications, and contract handovers.
• Prepare comprehensive project handover documentation, budgets, and key project information for delivery teams.
• Drive continuous improvement of estimating systems, processes, supplier databases, and industry knowledge through ongoing training and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Excel

Estimating software

Digital take-off tools

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial awareness

Risk management

Communication abilities

Electrical infrastructure knowledge

Tools

Estimating software

Digital take-off tools

Job description

The Senior Estimator role at Symal Group/Searo partnership focuses on delivering accurate, competitive tenders for complex electrical infrastructure and civil projects. You will coordinate with precontracts and delivery teams to align estimates with project delivery, review documents, and lead post-tender activities to secure outcomes.

With a minimum of 3 years in estimating or related fields, you will leverage Excel and estimating software to manage detailed costings, risk assessments, and