Estimator - Substations

About the Company

A leader in Australias energy future, this organisation is at the forefront of delivering critical transmission, substation, and battery storage (BESS) projects across NSW and nationally. With a reputation built on technical excellence and collaborative partnerships, they're the trusted partner for governments, utilities, and major developers.

Their growth isn't just impressive, it's strategic, backed by a pipeline of high-impact projects and a culture that champions innovation and career advancement.

If accelerating the energy transition excites you, this is where you'll make your mark.

About the Role

Step into a pivotal role driving the accurate, timely costing of complex electrical infrastructure projects such as transmission lines, substations, and grid-scale BESS. Youll be the lynchpin ensuring estimates align with technical specs, company standards, AS/NZS/IEC regulations (including AS/NZS 3000, AS 2067, AS/NZS/IEC 62271), and win strategies.

Your key mission: Turn intricate drawings, tender docs, and technical data into winning, commercially astute bids.

Day to day, you will:

• Master the Tender: Review RFQs, dissect scope, terms, and technical/commercial commitments.
• Build Precision Estimates: Develop first-principle models from client/engineering data, including direct/indirect costs, risk, and contingency.
• Lead the Bid: Oversee bid writing plans, assign resources, manage deadlines, and ensure compelling, compliant submissions.
• Crunch the Numbers: Collate material take-offs, labour costs, and benchmarks into crystal-clear spreadsheets/databases.
• Power Collaboration: Work hand-in-glove with Planning, Procurement (providing BoQs), Engineering, and Project Development to align estimates, schedules, and methodologies.
• Mitigate Risk: Conduct thorough risk assessments and refine costings through senior management reviews.
• Own Relationships: Engage suppliers, subcontractors, and industry bodies to source competitive quotes and innovative solutions.
• Ensure Flawless Delivery: Guarantee all estimates, reports, and bid documents meet deadlines and the highest standards of accuracy and presentation.

About You
You're an estimating pro with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for the high-voltage world. Your toolkit includes:

• Proven Experience: Demonstrated background in estimating Australian electrical transmission, substation, BESS, or power projects (NSW highly regarded).
• Technical Mastery: Deep understanding of HV infrastructure, legislative requirements, and key standards (AS/NZS 3000, AS 2067, AS/NZS/IEC 62271 suite).
• Tender Expertise: Experience managing major tenders, including proposal writing, resource coordination, and risk assessment.
• Commercial Acumen: Ability to interpret complex docs, develop accurate pricing models, and justify decisions with data.
• Collaborative Drive: Stellar communication skills to lead bid teams and engage stakeholders (internal/external).
• Systems Savvy: Proficiency with estimating software, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Process Focus: Commitment to compliance with company procedures and industry regulations.

The Benefits

• High-Calibre Salary: A package well above market, reflecting your expertise and Sydney's competitive energy sector. (Contract or permanent role on offer)
• Career Rocket Fuel: Grow within a market leader at the heart of Australia's energy transition, your path to senior roles is clear.
• Impactful Work: Shape nation-critical infrastructure projects from the bid stage onwards.
• Expert Environment: Join a high-performing, supportive team where technical excellence is the standard.
• Stability & Growth: Backed by a robust project pipeline and a company investing heavily in its future.

Ready to power up your career?
If precision estimating on landmark energy projects and long-term growth align with your drive, apply now

Apply Online: Click the link below to upload your resume (Word format preferred).

Confidential Chat: Contact Jeremy Symes