Senior Electrical Estimator - Substations & Transmission

UGL Limited; Brisbane, Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program with AIA Vitality

Salary sacrifice options

Flexible work environment

Job summary

UGL Limited in Australia’s utilities sector seeks a Senior Electrical Estimator to deliver cost estimates for substation and transmission line tenders. You will build precise estimates for materials, labour and subcontractors, using CATS and related estimating tools, and present final pricing to clients.

You will collaborate with internal SMEs and suppliers, maintain tender records for compliance, and drive continuous improvement of estimating processes.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or diploma in engineering is desirable.
• At least 5 years of experience in project related disciplines, including electrical trade background.
• Experience with Expert Estimation, CCS or CATS is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate cost estimates for materials, subcontractor and labour pricing.
• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to gather information for tenders.
• Maintain regular contact with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure up-to-date pricing and availability.
• Complete final pricing submission for presentation to the client.
• Consult with operational departments to determine the accuracy of tenders won and completed.
• Ensure compliance for all tender record-keeping.
• Recommend and update procedures to improve estimating functions.
• Provide cost advice to current projects.

Skills

Electrical estimation

Tendering

Cost pricing

Negotiation

Education

Engineering degree/diploma

Tools

Expert Estimation

CCS

CATS

Job description

UGL Limited in Australia’s utilities sector seeks a Senior Electrical Estimator to deliver cost estimates for substation and transmission line tenders. You will build precise estimates for materials, labour and subcontractors, using CATS and related estimating tools, and present final pricing to clients.

You will collaborate with internal SMEs and suppliers, maintain tender records for compliance, and drive continuous improvement of estimating processes.