At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare competitive cost estimates for HV substation projects and collaborate with a skilled team.
- Company: Australian-owned HV engineering and EPC business with a growing portfolio.
- Benefits: Permanent role in Sydney with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Other info: Be part of an established Estimating & Bid function with a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and contribute to Australia's energy infrastructure projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in civil estimating, strong Excel skills, and attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
We're recruiting a Civil Estimator for an Australian-owned HV engineering and EPC business with a growing substation portfolio and a strong technical bench behind it. This is a genuine opportunity to own the civil side of the estimate on live HV substation projects, working alongside an established Bid team and technical delivery staff who know the space inside out.
What you'll be doing:
- Preparing accurate, competitive cost estimates for civil, structural and earthworks packages on HV substation projects
- Completing quantity take-offs and pricing earthworks, drainage, foundations, retaining structures and concrete works
- Reviewing drawings, specifications and scopes of work to identify risks and value-engineering opportunities
- Obtaining, assessing and negotiating supplier and subcontractor pricing
- Building and maintaining a network of reliable civil subcontractors and suppliers
- Working closely with the Electrical Estimator and Bid Manager to pull together compliant, well-priced tender submissions
- Contributing to post-tender reviews and keeping cost databases and benchmarking data current
What you'll bring:
- Solid estimating experience in civil, structural or earthworks packages, ideally on substation, transmission or broader HV infrastructure projects
- Confidence reading and interpreting civil drawings, specifications and contract documentation
- Strong Excel skills; experience with estimating platforms (e.g. CCS/Candy, Expert Estimation) is a plus
- A methodical, detail-focused approach and the ability to manage multiple tenders to deadline
- Good commercial instincts when it comes to risk, pricing and subcontractor negotiation
Why this one's worth a look:
- Australian owned, with a live and growing substation pipeline (not a one-off role)
- Sit within an established Estimating & Bid function, not a lone-wolf setup
- Permanent role, based in Sydney
If you've got civil estimating skills and want to put them to work on Australia's HV substation build-out.
Civil Estimator in Sydney employer: LUVI
Join an Australian-owned HV engineering and EPC business that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture. With a permanent role based in Sydney, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to exciting HV substation projects while benefiting from a supportive team environment and ample growth opportunities. This is not just a job; it's a chance to be part of a thriving company with a strong technical foundation and a commitment to employee development.
