Senior Electrical Estimator – Renewables & Energy Projects

UGL; Sydney; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Renewables project exposure

Career progression

Inclusive culture

Job summary

UGL is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator in Sydney to lead the preparation and delivery of accurate electrical cost estimates across renewables, utilities and infrastructure projects. You will drive tender work from allocation through submission, coordinating with engineering, commercial and delivery teams to support winning bids.

We offer strong career growth, an inclusive safety-focused culture, and opportunities to work on major renewable energy projects within the CIMIC Group nationwide.

Qualifications

• Extensive estimating experience in electrical or energy projects.
• Strong background across renewables, utilities, or infrastructure projects.
• Solid understanding of electrical scopes, project costs, and risk assessment.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Degree or Diploma in Engineering (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and delivery of accurate electrical cost estimates
• Develop direct and indirect cost estimates using UGL estimating systems
• Coordinate with engineering, commercial, and delivery teams during tenders
• Engage suppliers and subcontractors to source pricing and technical inputs
• Prepare tender submissions and present estimates to internal stakeholders
• Support client meetings, post‑tender clarifications, and bid reviews
• Review estimates prepared by other estimators and support continuous improvement
• Handover awarded projects to delivery teams to ensure estimating continuity

Skills

Estimating

Electrical

Renewables

Stakeholder management

Construction industry knowledge

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

UGL is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator in Sydney to lead the preparation and delivery of accurate electrical cost estimates across renewables, utilities and infrastructure projects. You will drive tender work from allocation through submission, coordinating with engineering, commercial and delivery teams to support winning bids.

We offer strong career growth, an inclusive safety-focused culture, and opportunities to work on major renewable energy projects within the CIMIC Group nationwide.