Electrical Estimator

Searo; City of Port Phillip; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Searo is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead detailed cost estimates for complex civil infrastructure projects. The role focuses on pricing accuracy, risk assessment, and defining project scopes to support strategic bids.

Reporting to senior management, you will coordinate precontracts with delivery teams and coordinate subcontractor inputs to develop competitive submissions in line with company standards.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, coordinate, and submit accurate 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.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, exclusions, and assumptions, implementing strategies to minimise commercial risk.
• Develop practical construction methodologies and innovative solutions to strengthen tender outcomes.

Skills

Estimating

Costing

Stakeholder management

Excel

Digital take-off

Education

Construction White Card

Tools

Estimating software

Digital take-off tools

MS Excel

Job description

Make it Yours

Experience the excitement of building your Estimating career in an evolving construction company where people and performance make amazing things happen.

Who We Are

We're Searo, a self-performing, multi-disciplinary electrical contractor, delivering smart, dynamic solutions across renewable energy and infrastructure. We’re designing high-performance energy systems that revolutionise how businesses and communities think about power. Partnering with Symal, a national construction group, we’re redefining energy, together.

The role

Reporting to the Head of Solutions and working closely with the Bid Manager and Commercial Manager, you'll be responsible for preparing competitive and accurate tenders while identifying opportunities to add value and reduce risk. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex electrical infrastructure projects, collaborate with industry-leading professionals, and contribute directly to the continued growth of the business.

Your everyday

• 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.

Who are you?

• 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.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence.

A career with us

At Searo, we know that people and performance make amazing things happen. Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people. If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now's the time to make it yours.

There are plenty of good reasons to dig into a career at Searo.

• Forge pathways: We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career.
• Get ahead: From early career support and specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored development programs to help you reach your goals. Success is defined by your direction and progress.
• Keep well: A healthy and happy workplace builds a brighter future. With wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program, we’re here to support you when you need it.
• Stay social: People are the core of Searo. Our leading-edge work and breakout spaces stocked with snacks bring the best out of our teams and keep them fuelled for their next challenge, while our social calendar is stacked with events to connect, celebrate and reward our people.

Diversity of thought fuels our progress

Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry. We’re empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine, championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra - helping you build a future where you belong. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.

Job Description

The Senior Estimator leads the preparation of detailed cost estimates for complex civil infrastructure projects. This role ensures accuracy in pricing, risk assessment, and scope definition, supporting strategic bids and commercial decisions. Working closely with precontracts and delivery teams, the Senior Estimator reviews tender documentation, coordinates subcontractor inputs, and develops competitive submissions aligned with Symal’s standards and client expectations.