Estimator
3/16/2026
The primary purpose is to lead the estimating function for tenders, EOIs, operational budgets, and other pricing exercises, while also providing business analysis and strategic support to the operational and strategy development functions of the Business Unit. Key duties involve supporting the estimating process by coordinating inputs from various stakeholders, ensuring documentation is complete, and adhering to the tender process including estimate reviews.
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
201-500 employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
UGL Utilities Operations & Maintenance business is a trusted provider of essential services across power, water, and gas sectors. With a strong reputation and long-standing contracts in power distribution, transmission, and water operations and maintenance, we are poised for significant growth.
About the role
Primary purpose is to lead estimating function for tenders, EOIs, Operational budgets and any other pricing exercises as required, and secondly to provide business analysis and strategic support to the operational and strategy development functions of the Business Unit.
This position can be based in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne.
Key responsibilities
Support the estimating process, by contributing to and bringing together the pricing, documentation and stakeholders/ consultants, Subject Matter Expert, vendor and partner input.
Taking a support estimating role when required;
Coordinate & manage estimate inputs from proposal stakeholders, internal and external SMEs, vendors, subcontractors, designers, consultants etc. as required
Complete the required documentation and obtain the appropriate approvals in a timely manner;
Ensure the tender process including estimate reviews in the UGL Way is correctly followed and when requested conduct peer reviews on estimates;
Ensure estimates are transparent, accurate, benchmarked and prepared for reviews
Support proposal lead in pre-tender and post-tender pricing clarifications and submissions;
Adherence to the company health and safety policy;
Maintain accurate estimating database to share with other team members
Ensure compliance with all record keeping requirements
Liaison/co-ordination with the Chief Estimator (Group).
Assist in the development of all suitable procedures, templates and checklists for the Estimating function.
Attendance all Gate reviews and Project Reviews as required.
About You
Min 5yrs experience in Electrical Estimating l role ideally within an engineering/ project management/ infrastructure environment
A thorough understanding of estimating principles and practices in multi-discipline environment.
Familiarity of Major Projects and Tier 1 contracting on large scale sophisticated projects;
Degree or Diploma in Engineering desirable but not essential;
Demonstrated skills and experience in estimating packages - preferably Expert Estimator and/or CATS.
About UGL
As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, we value diversity in our team’s backgrounds, ideas, work styles.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.
What we offer
· Enjoy a hybrid work arrangement working from home 1-2 days per week.
· Benefit from 16 weeks of paid primary parental leave.
· Complimentary salary continuance insurance.
· Discounted Medibank health insurance.
· Shape your career with an Individual Development Plan.
· Participate in our Wellness Program with AIA Vitality.
· Access our OneRewards Discount Program.
How to apply
If this role sounds like you, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts. We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity.
Please note: As part of the recruitment process, relevant screening checks will be conducted. These may include reference checks, verification of the right to work in Australia, a national criminal history check, anti-money laundering checks, and a pre-employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening).
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