Senior Estimator

3 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Downer Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

Downer is seeking a Senior Substation Estimator to join their expanding team located in either QLD, VIC or NSW.

Who We Are

Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Our Energy & Utilities business provides end-to-end facilities management and asset lifecycle support services for Australia's critical economic infrastructure. Operating across the future energy, power generation, oil and gas and industrial sectors, we work closely with our customers to optimise the reliability, efficiency and whole of life costs of their assets and facilities.

About the Role

An opportunity has become available for a Senior Substation Estimator in either Milton QLD, Melbourne VIC or Sydney NSW, for Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit reporting to the Estimating Manager. The Senior Estimator will ensure accurate estimates of the total cost of projects are completed on time and in accordance with required technical and company standards. The ideal candidate will envision themselves attending to duties such as:

  • Ensure tender compliance with all relevant standards, codes, and regulations
  • Provide advice and technical support to enable successful project/business outcomes and delivery
  • To work in liaison with Project Delivery Staff to ensure that proposals are priced in accordance with current operating procedures
  • To ensure compliance with the Downer Standard through tender development, approval, negotiation, and final handover to the Project Delivery Team
  • Develop strategic alliances with suppliers and subcontractors
  • Non-conformances are corrected within prescribed timeframes.

About You

  • Experience in the Power, Substation and BESS industry and or experience working with civil or electrical estimates is preferred
  • Provide sound, qualified decision-making to the estimating process, following process and protocols
  • Driven by a focus on results and excellence, with a high degree of autonomy and a sense of urgency
  • Relationship builder capable of communicating at all levels
  • Advanced knowledge of detailed engineering, planning, and scheduling
  • Exposure in estimating software Candy, plus Excel is preferred

What We Offer

  • Employee benefits including health and wellness initiatives
  • Personalised career development and growth working with an industry leading team.
  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Safety focused culture working within a leading services industry
  • Management support coupled with ongoing training and mentoring
  • Career enhancing opportunity to work within an ASX limited company

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone. To join the Downer team please "apply now". We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches. Please be advised that email applications will not be accepted.


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