Senior Estimator – Energy Infrastructure Leader

Tecside Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Tecside Group in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our energy infrastructure team. You will lead the preparation of accurate, competitive estimates for tenders and major projects, working closely with engineering, project management, procurement and delivery teams to ensure pricing accuracy and risk management.

The ideal candidate brings extensive estimating experience across electrical infrastructure, renewables, substations or power distribution, with a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• Experience in energy infrastructure estimating.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and tender docs.
• Strong commercial acumen with cost drivers and margins.
• Experience preparing complex tenders for major infrastructure projects.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates, budgets and tender submissions for energy infrastructure projects.
• Review tender docs, drawings, scopes of work and contractual requirements.
• Develop cost breakdowns including labour, materials, equipment, subcontractors and overheads.
• Engage with suppliers and subcontractors for pricing and negotiations.
• Identify risks and contingencies to protect margins.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations and procurement to validate estimates.
• Maintain estimating databases, benchmarks and historical cost information.
• Prepare tender clarifications, assumptions and exclusions.

Skills

Senior Estimator

Tender preparation

Project costing

Engineering drawings

Commercial acumen

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Analytical skills

Estimating software

Multiple tenders

Education

Engineering/Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Candy

Expert

Job description

Tecside Group in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our energy infrastructure team. You will lead the preparation of accurate, competitive estimates for tenders and major projects, working closely with engineering, project management, procurement and delivery teams to ensure pricing accuracy and risk management.

The ideal candidate brings extensive estimating experience across electrical infrastructure, renewables, substations or power distribution, with a track record of delivering