Estimator Specialist

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Ventia Full time

About the Role

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The successful candidate will specialise in Substations and Renewable Energy Projects of different technologies and scopes of works.

This involves all aspects of pricing delivery, cost estimating, cashflow analysis and liaison with various business units to develop and deliver competitive winning estimates and offers.

The Estimator will be a crucial part of delivering growth for Ventia in Australia using experience gained within the sector and using existing resources within the Ventia business.

This is a great career opportunity that will provide stability and longevity whilst delivering meaningful work.

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Review tender documents and coordinate tender approval processes
  • Read and understand the request for tender and contract to understand the cost drivers and the basis of estimate
  • Drive information gathering utilising budgets, historical data, past estimates, and the business unit subject matter experts to build up cost estimates
  • Consult with the business unit Commercial Team on alternative pricing strategies and tendering strategies to drive higher success rates within the business
  • Create cashflow from the cost estimate and in consultation with the commercial team and finance to workshop alternate strategies to improve cashflow for the business
  • Actively participate in Risk and Opportunity identification and workshops, lead discussions regarding risk and opportunities through estimating or quoting processes
  • Participate in hand-over of successful tenders to the Operations and Supporting teams by preparing basis of estimate and cost summaries

What We Offer

  • A permanent role in a long-term partnership contract
  • Access to our VenPerks employee benefit program providing discounts with 450 retailers, Australia-wide
  • Access to a variety of health and wellbeing initiatives including discounted health insurance and our employee assistance program
  • Career growth working for an industry leader, with extensive training and mentoring programs
  • Interesting and varied work, with support from a wider network of industry professionals within Ventia's businesses
  • The opportunity to work in varied locations and projects

About You

  • Tertiary Qualifications in Engineering or other technical area preferred
  • Proven experience with Substation, High Voltage projects
  • Collaborative colleague, able to work in diverse teams focusing on developing best practice
  • Well-developed computer skills with expertise in industry engineering applications
  • Ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of Client policies, procedures, and guidelines

Estimated Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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