Senior Estimator in Brisbane

At UGL, our Utilities business is at the forefront of Australia’s energy transition, delivering essential design and construction services for critical infrastructure across the power sector. We provide end-to-end solutions on major projects including transmission lines, switchyards, substations, and electrical distribution networks. Our expertise spans the full project lifecycle—design, construction, commissioning, operations, and maintenance.

The role of Senior Electrical Estimator within UGL's Utilities Division can be based in either our Brisbane or Sydney office. You will be responsible for providing estimating expertise for current tenders and proposals ensuring they are accurate and timely. You will be responsible for building estimates for substation and transmission line tenders, utilising UGL’s estimating software, CATS.

What will a day in this role look like:

• Provide accurate cost estimates for materials, subcontractor and labour pricing
• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to gather information in preparation for tenders
• Maintain regular contact with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure pricing and product availability are up to date and accurate
• Complete final pricing submission for presentation to the client
• Consult with operational departments to determine the accuracy of tenders won and completed
• Ensure compliance is adhered to for all record-keeping associated with the tender
• Recommend and update procedures and programs to improve the estimating function
• Provide cost advice to our current projects

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired:

• A degree or diploma in engineering will be desirable
• At least 5 years of experience in project related disciplines will be desirable including electrical trade background
• Experience with Expert Estimation, CCS or CATS are desirable
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to establish effective working relationships
• Customer focused, team-oriented, accountable and results-driven
• The ability to adapt, learn quickly and apply new skills and knowledge

Why Unite with the Very Best:

• A competitive salary working in a rewarding, supportive and successful team
• Flexible and blended work environment; make use of flexible working and our impressive employee benefits
• A rewarding Wellness Program with AIA Vitality – earn cashback for gym shoes!
• Access to discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment
• Salary sacrifice options including cars, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships

UGL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where each employee feels safe to bring their whole selves to work. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, Women, Military Veterans, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, people with a disability and our friends in the LGBTIQ+ Community.

As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate an applicant’s suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.