Senior High-Voltage Estimator for HV Projects

Nebula Contractors Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebula Contractors Pty Ltd – Nebula Elec in Sydney’s western area seeks a Senior Estimator to lead end-to-end pricing for HV infrastructure projects including substations, BESS, data centres, and critical network connections.

You will own the estimating process across major MV/HV scopes with a focus on accurate bids, risk analysis, and collaborative pricing models with internal teams and suppliers.

Qualifications

• First principles approach to electrical tenders.
• Electrical or Engineering Qualification or solid technical trade background.
• Experience estimating within the Electrical Sector.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong proficiency in estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Own the estimating process across major MV/HV switchyard, substation, and Data Centre projects, from first scopes, to final tender submission, and project handover.
• Prepare comprehensive, technically accurate bids by pricing primary and secondary plant, switchgear, protection networks, and associated works.
• Develop pricing models through close collaboration with internal engineering/project management team and suppliers.
• Conduct detailed risk and scope analysis on incoming specifications.
• Produce detailed quantity take-offs that reflect true project complexities.
• Participating in post-tender contract reviews, commercial reporting, and claims scoping as projects transition into delivery.
• Drive the commercial capability of the business by building and refining scalable estimating processes and pricing tools as our pipeline grows.
• Attend client meetings, nurture these relationships and attend site visits as required.

Skills

First principles estimating

Pricing electrical scopes

Attention to detail

Analytical problem solving

Communication & negotiation

Estimating software

Education

Electrical or Engineering Qualification

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Nebula Contractors Pty Ltd – Nebula Elec in Sydney’s western area seeks a Senior Estimator to lead end-to-end pricing for HV infrastructure projects including substations, BESS, data centres, and critical network connections.

You will own the estimating process across major MV/HV scopes with a focus on accurate bids, risk analysis, and collaborative pricing models with internal teams and suppliers.