Senior Estimator - Electrical & Energy Infrastructure

Atom Resources; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Atom Resources is seeking a Senior Estimator to support tendering and pre-construction for major electrical infrastructure projects in Australia. You will bring strong electrical estimating experience across energy, renewables, utilities, or major infrastructure sectors, with exposure to BESS, substations, HV/LV systems, and transmission networks.

The role involves preparing cost estimates and tenders, reviewing drawings and specifications, pricing labour and materials, and liaising with

Qualifications

• Electrical estimating experience in energy, utilities or major infrastructure.
• Experience across BESS, substations, HV/LV systems, transmission or distribution networks.
• Strong understanding of electrical works, tendering and project costs.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates and tenders for electrical and energy infrastructure projects.
• Review technical drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
• Develop labour, material and subcontractor pricing.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations.
• Identify project risks and cost efficiencies.
• Liaise with engineering, commercial and delivery teams.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Tendering

Interpret drawings

Education

Electrical trade or engineering qualifications

Job description

Due to a growing pipeline of work across the energy and utilities sector, our client is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join their team, supporting the tendering and pre-construction phases of major electrical infrastructure projects.

This is a great opportunity to join an established business operating within Australia's energy infrastructure sector, with exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects across transmission, distribution, substations, electrical networks and associated power infrastructure.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in electrical estimating, ideally gained within the energy, utilities or major infrastructure sectors.

The client is flexible on employment arrangements and open to temporary, contract or permanent appointments.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates and tenders for electrical and energy infrastructure projects

• Review technical drawings, specifications and scopes of work

• Develop labour, material and subcontractor pricing

• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations

• Identify project risks and cost efficiencies

• Liaise with engineering, commercial and delivery teams

Experience Required

• Proven electrical estimating experience within energy, renewables, utilities or major infrastructure

• Experience across BESS, substations, HV/LV systems, transmission or distribution networks

• Strong understanding of electrical works, tendering and project costs

• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications

• Relevant electrical trade or engineering qualifications advantageous

What's On Offer

• Competitive remuneration based on experience

• Flexible contract, temporary or permanent arrangements

• Exposure to major BESS, renewable energy and electrical infrastructure projects

• Strong pipeline of ongoing work

• Long-term career opportunities