Senior Estimator - Transmission Lines

Michael Page; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Major transmission projects across AUS

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Michael Page is assisting a leading Australian utility infrastructure contractor to recruit a Senior Transmission Line Estimator. You will lead estimating and tender submissions for overhead transmission line projects across Australia, preparing cost estimates and commercial submissions, and reviewing drawings and contract documentation.

You will apply methodologies, perform quantity take-offs, assess risks, source subcontractor quotes, and present tender recommendations to senior management,

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior/Lead Estimator in utilities or infrastructure.
• Strong HV transmission estimating experience.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and contract documentation.
• Familiar with EPC, D&C and construct-only delivery models.
• Strong commercial, analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating and tender submissions for overhead transmission line projects.
• Prepare cost estimates, pricing strategies and commercial submissions.
• Review drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports and contract documentation.
• Develop methodologies, quantity take-offs and productivity calculations.
• Assess risks, opportunities and value engineering initiatives.
• Source and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Present tender recommendations to senior management.
• Maintain estimating databases and benchmark cost information.

Skills

Lead Estimation

High-Voltage Transmission

Contract Documentation

EPC/DC

Stakeholder Management

Engineering Degree

Education

Engineering/CM degree

Job description

• Work on Australia's largest renewable energy transmission projects
• Lead major bids with strong career progression opportunities

About Our Client

Our client is a leading Australian utility infrastructure contractor delivering transmission, distribution, communications and renewable energy projects. With a strong pipeline of transmission work, they play a key role in supporting Australia's energy transition.

Job Description

• Lead estimating and tender submissions for overhead transmission line projects
• Prepare cost estimates, pricing strategies and commercial submissions
• Review drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports and contract documentation
• Develop methodologies, quantity take-offs and productivity calculations
• Assess risks, opportunities and value engineering initiatives
• Source and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Present tender recommendations to senior management
• Maintain estimating databases and benchmark cost information

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Transmission Line Estimator should have:

• Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Estimator within utilities or infrastructure
• Strong transmission line estimating experience across high-voltage projects
• Knowledge of foundations, structures, conductor stringing and commissioning
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and contract documentation
• Experience with EPC, D&C and construct-only delivery models
• Strong commercial, analytical and stakeholder management skills
• Engineering, Construction Management or related qualifications highly regarded

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on major transmission projects across Australia
• Long-term career progression within a growing infrastructure business
• Attractive salary package with flexible working arrangements

Quote job ref: JN-102026-7135397