Estimator - Electrical

6 days ago

Teneriffe Queensland, Australia Downer EDI Limited Full time

An exciting opportunity has presented itself for an Electrical Estimator to join the Downer team located Brisbane QLD.

The opportunity

The Electrical Estimator will support the estimating function through the effective management of Downer's estimating and validation of WIP and cost to complete validation on our Water projects for the Energy & Utilities business unit. The successful applicant can envision themselves attending to duties such as:

What you'll do

  • Assist the Project Manager in ensuring design is checked against capital budgets during design development, and documentation
  • Negotiate with suppliers to attain best price that will delivery Projects on or under agreed budgetary targets
  • Provide expert technical support and advice to delivery teams and the wider Programs on estimating issues
  • Actively participate in the project development processes within the Program to deliver value for money outcomes and develop comprehensive understanding of the scope of works and construction methodologies for projects
  • Prepare and submit regular monthly reporting to the project management team and Regional Electrical Manager
  • Maintain and improve the Program work breakdown structure, consistent with Client requirements for asset capitalisation

What we offer

  • Competitive remuneration with a significant ASX-listed company
  • Structured career paths with the opportunity to work in different areas of the Utilities business, supported by a robust Commercial Operating Model
  • A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP Beyond Blue
  • Retail discounts with major retailers, Dell, Good Guys, Samsung, Specsavers & ANZ
  • We are a Tier 1 ASX listed company with in-house capabilities that far exceed traditional contractor environments

What we're looking for

  • Electrical Tertiary or trade qualification (Desirable)
  • Excellent Knowledge of Electrical & Communication Standards and Regulations (AS3000, AS3012, S009, etc.)
  • Experience in AutoCAD 2D preferred
  • Demonstrated experience with estimating software packages and take off abilities
  • Well-developed organisational skills - including written and oral communication
  • A sound commercial knowledge and understanding of the financial requirements of the deployment processes.
  • The ability to work well within a team as well as on sole-charge work

About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

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.

How to apply

Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.

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