Senior Estimator Distribution & Transmission at UGL Limited

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Estimating First Principles, Estimating Norms, Estimating Methodologies, CATS Estimating, Stakeholder Management, Risk Assessment, Contingency Proposals, Margin Analysis, Pricing Strategies, Contract Review, Business Analysis Models, Competitor Analysis, Benchmarking, Database Maintenance, Peer Reviews, Tendering

Industry

Rail Transportation

Description

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 As a Senior Estimator within UGL's Utilities Operations and Maintenance business unit, you will lead the bid team’s estimating activities, and build competitive estimates to support successful tendering performance, with focus on power distribution and transmission network projects and programs, covering both long term services/maintenance contracts and defined construction, augmentation and upgrade projects, up to 330kV. Projects will include overhead and underground lines, substations and civil works. This position can be based in North Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne. Key responsibilities Lead the estimating function for tenders, EOIs, and operational budgets (where required) Manage and coordinate stakeholders and activities required to complete estimates (e.g., support from other estimators, subject matter experts, operational staff, and pricing documentation for management reviews and submissions) Participate in risk assessments, and contribute to contingency proposals, margin analysis, and pricing strategies Review contract terms, delivery models, and identify cost or execution risks Develop estimating and business analysis models, competitor analysis and benchmarking, and strategy documents Ensure estimates are transparent, accurate, and benchmarked Maintain accurate estimating database and ensure compliance with all record-keeping requirements Support bid lead in pre-tender and post-tender pricing clarifications and submissions Liaison and coordination with the Chief Estimator (Group) Attend all Gate reviews and Project Reviews as required Ensure the tender process, including estimate reviews, follows the UGL Way and conduct peer reviews on estimates when requested About You Degree or Diploma in Engineering desirable but not essential 7+ years estimating Civil and/or Electrical estimating lead role Power distribution and transmission experience in services/maintenance contracts Strong and demonstrable skills in estimating first principles, norms and methodologies. Demonstrated skills and experience in estimating packages – especially CATS or similar. 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). Job Ref 266872

Responsibilities

The Senior Estimator will lead the bid team’s estimating activities, building competitive estimates for power distribution and transmission network projects, covering services/maintenance contracts and construction/upgrade projects up to 330kV. Key duties include managing stakeholders, participating in risk assessments, reviewing contracts, and developing estimating models to ensure accuracy and compliance.