Electrical Estimator

Electrical Estimator
Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Company: Tier 1 MEP Contractor
Package: Up to $170k + Super + Car + Benefits
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
 
About the Company
Our client is a leading Tier 1 Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) contractor with an established reputation for delivering complex building services packages across some of Australia's most significant construction projects.
With a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming projects, they are looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Estimator and Senior Estimator to join their Melbourne team.
 
This is an opportunity to work alongside an experienced pre-construction and estimating team, contributing to the delivery of major projects across commercial construction, infrastructure, healthcare, industrial and data centre sectors.
 
The Opportunity
As an Electrical Estimator, you will play a key role in the tendering and pre-construction process, preparing accurate and competitive estimates for large-scale electrical services packages, predominately working on D&C packages.
Working closely with the pre-construction, engineering and project delivery teams, you will be responsible for assessing project requirements, developing cost plans, obtaining subcontractor and supplier pricing, and ensuring tenders are commercially competitive while maintaining project profitability.
You will have exposure to significant projects and the opportunity to contribute to high-value electrical packages from initial tender through to contract award.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical estimates, cost plans and tender submissions for commercial and major construction projects.
• Review architectural, electrical and services drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Undertake quantity take-offs and measure electrical materials, labour and equipment requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations to ensure competitive and accurate pricing.
• Identify project risks, exclusions, scope gaps and potential value engineering opportunities.
• Liaise with consultants, suppliers, subcontractors and internal project stakeholders throughout the tender process.
• Develop and maintain accurate estimating documentation, cost breakdowns and tender comparisons.
• Work collaboratively with the pre-construction and project delivery teams to ensure a smooth handover following successful tender awards.
• Assist with tender reviews, commercial negotiations and submission deadlines.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working as an Electrical Estimator within an electrical contractor, MEP contractor or building services environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical building services, including power distribution, lighting, communications, security, fire and associated infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Experience undertaking detailed quantity take-offs, cost planning and tender preparation.
• Strong knowledge of electrical materials, labour costs, subcontractor pricing and procurement processes.
• Experience pricing commercial, industrial, infrastructure or large-scale construction projects.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tenders and competing deadlines.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join an established Tier 1 MEP contractor, working on Melbourne's best commercial and mission critical construction projects.
• Exposure to major, technically challenging projects across Melbourne and Victoria.
• Strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work with long-term stability.
• A Salary Package of up to $170k + Super + Car + Benefits
• Long-term career progression to progress into a Pre-Construction Manager or Estimating Manager within a leading building services contractor.
• Opportunity to develop your experience across major commercial, infrastructure and mission-critical projects within the MEP industry.

Interested?
If you're an experienced Electrical Estimator looking to take the next step in your career and work on some of Melbourne's most significant construction projects, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Apply now or for a confidential discussion please reach out to Connor Gwilliam at cgwilliam@designandbuild.com.au , alternatively call on 0420979409