Solar & Electrical Estimator

Great White Solar & Electrical; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid role

Fully paid monthly trips to HQ (Nambu?

Paid birthday off

Technical training and development

Work across residential, commercial, B

Job summary

Great White Solar & Electrical – Burleigh Heads, QLD, seeks an experienced Estimator to join our hybrid team and drive accurate project pricing for residential, commercial, battery and electrical works. You’ll build BOMs, analyze margins, and support a high‑performing sales group as we expand into commercial solar and Level 2 works.

This backend technical role ensures proposals are commercially sound, technically accurate, and ready for seamless handover to the installation team, with monthly

Qualifications

• Experience estimating residential and commercial electrical projects.
• Ability to develop accurate BOMs and pricing.
• Strong analytical mindset with focus on margins.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate estimates for residential, commercial, battery and electrical projects.
• Reviewing site information and technical requirements.
• Completing labour calculations and Gross Profit Per Hour (GPPH) analysis.
• Developing accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Pricing cable runs, switchboards, batteries, Level 2 works and electrical upgrades.
• Reviewing system designs and technical specifications.
• Identifying project risks before jobs are sold.
• Supporting commercial tender submissions.
• Maintaining pricing databases and estimating templates.
• Improving estimating systems and processes.
• Working closely with Sales, Operations and Installation teams to ensure smooth handovers.
• Providing technical support to our Sales Consultants where required.

Skills

Technical problem solving

Reading electrical drawings

Material take-offs

Bill of Materials (BOMs)

Pricing & cost analysis

Tools

SimPRO

SolarEdge Designer

Pylon

Nearmap

Excel

Job description

Great White Solar & Electrical – Burleigh Heads QLD

Hybrid Role | Work from Home + Monthly trip to HQ in Nambucca Heads, NSW

Full Time | $120,000 – $140,000 + Super (Negotiable Based On Experience)

We're growing quickly and have reached the point where estimating has become one of the most important functions in our business. Rather than expecting our sales consultants to juggle relationship building, quoting and technical design, we're investing in a dedicated estimator whose job is to get every project right before it's sold.

The Best Estimators Don't Just Price Jobs. They Build Great Businesses.

Some people look at a set of plans and see another job.

You see labour hours, cable runs, Bills of Materials, Gross Profit Per Hour… and probably a few things everyone else has missed.

If you're the type of person who enjoys solving technical problems, building accurate pricing, and making sure every project is set up for success before the first tool comes out of the van—we think you'll fit right in.

At Great White Solar & Electrical, we don't believe winning every job is success.

We believe winning the right jobs, at the right price, while protecting quality, profitability, and our reputation is what builds a great business.

We're looking for an experienced Solar & Electrical Estimator who enjoys solving technical challenges, improving systems, and supporting a high-performing sales team.

This isn't just another estimating role.

You'll become the technical backbone of our sales operation, ensuring every proposal is commercially sound, technically accurate, and ready for seamless delivery.

As we continue expanding into commercial solar, batteries, Level 2 electrical works and off-grid systems, this role will become one of the most important positions in our business.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• $120,000 - $140,000 Salary + Super (negotiable for the right person)
• Hybrid role - Enjoy the flexibility of working from home, with fully paid monthly trips to our Nambucca Heads office – including flights and accommodation – to connect and collaborate with the team.
• Paid birthday off
• Ongoing technical training and professional development
• Work across residential, commercial, battery, off-grid and electrical projects
• Genuine career growth as our business continues to expand
• A small, supportive team where your ideas actually matter
• Good people, good banter, and plenty of opportunities to make a real impact

No bureaucracy.

No micromanagement.

Just people who care about doing quality work and helping each other succeed.

About the Role

This is a backend technical role that supports our Sales and Operations teams behind the scenes.

While our Sales Consultants are out building relationships and winning work, you'll be ensuring every project is technically accurate, commercially profitable, and ready for a seamless handover to our installation team.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Preparing accurate estimates for residential, commercial, battery and electrical projects
• Reviewing site information and technical requirements
• Completing labour calculations and Gross Profit Per Hour (GPPH) analysis
• Developing accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Pricing cable runs, switchboards, batteries, Level 2 works and electrical upgrades
• Reviewing system designs and technical specifications
• Identifying project risks before jobs are sold
• Supporting commercial tender submissions
• Maintaining pricing databases and estimating templates
• Improving estimating systems and processes
• Working closely with Sales, Operations and Installation teams to ensure smooth project handovers
• Providing technical support to our Sales Consultants where required

What Success Looks Like

Within your first 12 months you'll help us:

• Win the right work at the right price
• Protect project margins
• Reduce pricing errors and costly variations
• Improve quote turnaround times
• Create seamless handovers to our Operations team
• Improve forecasting and pipeline visibility
• Support the continued growth of our commercial electrical and solar division

We're Looking For Someone Who

Has experience estimating within:

• Battery Storage
• Electrical Contracting

And is confident with:

• Reading electrical drawings and plans
• Material take-offs
• Cable calculations
• Job costing
• Margin calculations
• Technical problem solving

Experience with SimPRO, SolarEdge Designer, Pylon, Nearmap, Excel or similar software will be highly regarded.

You’ll Probably Be Our Person If...

You're the sort of person who...

• Double-checks the numbers because "close enough" isn't good enough.
• Enjoys solving technical puzzles.
• Thinks commercially, not just electrically.
• Can read plans like they're a good book.
• Spots problems before they become expensive.
• Gets a little excited by a perfectly built Bill of Materials.
• Takes genuine pride in getting it right the first time.

About Great White Solar & Electrical

Founded by Alex (Electrician) and Melissa (Sustainability Advocate), Great White Solar & Electrical exists to help homeowners and businesses take control of their energy future through honest advice, quality workmanship, and exceptional customer service.

We're proudly local, fiercely independent, and passionate about delivering solar and electrical solutions that genuinely make a difference.

As we continue to grow our commercial division, Level 2 and advanced electrical projects, we're looking for great people who want to grow with us.