Senior Estimator, Power & HV Substations

Downer Group; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Downers Energy and Utilities is seeking a Senior Estimator Power Projects to develop accurate competitive tenders for substations and high voltage infrastructure. You will work within the Growth team, collaborating with Project Delivery to ensure profitability and successful delivery.

Ideal candidates bring strong estimating experience in power transmission, wide tendering methods, and a collaborative, proactive approach with mentoring capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry with exposure to power transmission substations or high voltage infrastructure.
• Experience preparing tenders across Design and Construct, Construct Only and Fixed Lump Sum delivery models.
• Experience across civil structural electrical and instrumentation estimating.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate tenders that are competitive and compliant.
• Collaborate with Project Delivery and stakeholders to align tenders with Downer standards.
• Mentor and support Estimators and Junior Estimators.

Skills

Take-offs

Subcontractor pricing

RFIs

Vendor pricing

Mentoring

Education

Engineering degree desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Downers Energy and Utilities is seeking a Senior Estimator Power Projects to develop accurate competitive tenders for substations and high voltage infrastructure. You will work within the Growth team, collaborating with Project Delivery to ensure profitability and successful delivery.

Ideal candidates bring strong estimating experience in power transmission, wide tendering methods, and a collaborative, proactive approach with mentoring capabilities.