Senior Estimator: Own Complex Tenders & Strategy

Alfabs; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Parental leave

Salary packaging

Purchased leave

Private health care

Wellbeing programs

Education support

Job summary

Ampcontrol's High Voltage Field Service team in Tomago is seeking an HV Estimator to help deliver critical electrical infrastructure projects across Australia.

You'll develop estimates and tender solutions for maintenance, upgrades and replacements while collaborating with customers, technical specialists and operations teams to ensure commercial success on high-value HV projects across multiple industries.

Qualifications

• Electrical trade qualifications or Engineering qualifications are required or highly regarded.
• Experience in estimating, project delivery or related technical roles.
• Knowledge of HV and LV electrical plant, equipment and systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Customer-focused approach with ability to develop lasting relationships.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate cost estimates, quotations and tender submissions.
• Developing budgets for maintenance, overhaul, upgrade and replacement projects.
• Reviewing tender documentation, technical specifications and customer requirements.
• Liaising with customers to understand project scope and provide tailored solutions.
• Supporting pre-engineering activities and project planning processes.
• Coordinating tender follow-ups and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Participating in project reviews and handovers to operational teams.
• Ensuring tenders comply with contractual, regulatory and industry requirements.
• Identifying opportunities to improve tender success rates and business growth.

Skills

Electrical trades

Engineering qualifications

Estimating

HV/LV knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Excel skills

Education

Electrical trade qualifications

Engineering qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Join Ampcontrol's High Voltage Field Service team in Tomago and help deliver critical electrical infrastructure projects across Australia.

As an HV Estimator, you'll work on a diverse range of projects including high voltage maintenance, substation upgrades, transformer replacements, electrical infrastructure renewals and industrial power system projects.

Working closely with customers, technical specialists and operational teams, you'll develop estimates and tender solutions that help bring these projects to life. This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Tradesperson, Technician or Engineer looking to apply their technical expertise in a commercial, project-focused role while contributing to complex and high-value projects across multiple industries.

What You'll Do

As an HV Estimator, you'll be responsible for:

• Preparing accurate cost estimates, quotations and tender submissions
• Developing budgets for maintenance, overhaul, upgrade and replacement projects
• Reviewing tender documentation, technical specifications and customer requirements
• Liaising with customers to understand project scope and provide tailored solutions
• Supporting pre-engineering activities and project planning processes
• Coordinating tender follow-ups and maintaining strong customer relationships
• Participating in project reviews and handovers to operational teams
• Ensuring tenders comply with contractual, regulatory and industry requirements
• Identifying opportunities to improve tender success rates and business growth

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Electrical trade qualifications and/or Engineering qualifications
• Experience in estimating, project delivery or a related technical role
• Knowledge of HV and LV electrical plant, equipment and systems
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
• A customer-focused approach with the ability to develop lasting relationships
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Highly regarded:

• Experience preparing electrical estimates and tender submissions
• Experience within electrical services, utilities, mining, industrial or infrastructure sectors

Employee Benefits

At Ampcontrol, we believe great work deserves great rewards. When you join us, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career growth, including:

• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle
• Paid parental leave to support your family
• Salary packaging options to help you make the most of your income
• Purchased leave for greater work-life balance
• Discounted private health care
• Wellbeing programs and employee discounts
• Education assistance and career development support

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