Senior Electrical Estimator (BESS, Data Centres & Industrial) - FT

Senior Electrical Estimator (BESS, Data Centres & Industrial)Location: Remote (Work From Home) – Anywhere in Australia Role Type: Full-time, Permanent Vacant Positions: 3 [BESS, Data Centres & Industrial] Reports To: Chief Estimator Department: Pre-Contracts Team About The Opportunity Are you an experienced Electrical Estimator looking to secure a stable, long-term career move with major city-shaping projects? We are partnering with a highly respected, rapidly expanding Tier 2 Engineering and Electrical Infrastructure Specialist currently ranked among the fastest-growing companies in Australia. Due to a massive, long-term project pipeline in the digital infrastructure, heavy industrial, and energy transition spaces, we are seeking a permanent Senior Electrical Estimator. This position will play a key role across our three core growth sectors: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Data Centres, and Heavy Industrial projects. This is a 100% remote (Work From Home) position offering genuine long-term stability, excellent career progression, and the opportunity to work directly alongside senior leadership, including the National General Manager. Main Responsibilities & Key Result Areas As a permanent core member of the Pre-Contracts Team, you will take long-term ownership of analyzing project requirements, preparing accurate cost estimates, and ensuring that proposals are realistic, competitive, and aligned with project budgets.

• Enquiry & Scope Verification: Check enquiries to ensure adequate information (drawings, commercial terms, and specifications) is available to enable an accurate estimate.
• Accurate Costing: Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for projects, analysing requirements including labour, materials, and equipment to determine cost projections across BESS, Data Centre, and Industrial packages.
• Lead Proposals & Bids: Develop and present competitive, comprehensive bids and proposals. Facilitate cost proposal kick-off meetings, clearly outlining structure, expectations, and strategic direction for contributing estimators.
• End-to-End Governance: Oversee the estimating process end-to-end, validating client data, challenging assumptions, and adjusting estimates to maintain alignment with the win strategy. Manage submission schedules, monitor progress, and oversee Extension of Time requests where required.
• Supply Chain Engagement: Obtain, evaluate, and review quotes from suppliers and subcontractors, building strong relationships with Procurement and Rate Card teams to ensure costs are accurate, reliable, and competitive.
• Systems & Database Management: Maintain and organise detailed records of estimates, including calculations, assumptions, and supporting documentation. Refine estimating bases, assembly costs, catalogue pricing, and norms within ProEst, benchmarking against operational performance.
• Risk & Continuous Improvement: Identify potential risks and uncertainties in project costs and incorporate contingencies. Work closely with the Pre-Contracts Systems Manager to enhance template processes, procedures, and consistency.
• Collaborative Handover: Support smooth project handovers through thorough documentation and communication to the project team for project kick-off.
• Strategic Growth: Work closely with the National General Manager Data Centres and infrastructure leads with a strategic focus on work winning, repeat clientele, and further expansion of the sectors.

Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Health, Safety, and the Environment.
• Actively apply company and client Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality Policies and procedures across all estimating tasks.

About You We are seeking a structured professional whose behaviour is consistent with high ethical standards, integrity, and corporate values. Qualifications

• Essential: Year 12 qualification, OR an Electrical Trade Background.
• Preferred: Construction Management Certificate, OR an Estimator Certificate.

Experience, Competence, Skills & Knowledge:

• Essential: Excellent English skills – both verbal and written.
• Essential: Proven experience in Low Voltage (LV), Medium Voltage (MV) & High Voltage (HV) Electrical scopes (specifically matching BESS, Data Centre, or general heavy industrial profiles).
• Essential: Strong experience in estimating, cost analysis, or a related field, with a proven track record of preparing accurate cost projections.
• Essential: Demonstrated proficiency in using Estimating Software platforms (experience using ProEst is highly advantageous).
• Preferred: Deep experience working within the broader construction, utilities, and engineering industries.

Personal Qualities:

• Detail-Oriented: Focused on thoroughly understanding all required RFP documentation.
• Analytical: Ability to break down complex activities and tasks to base levels.
• Organised: Structured approach to work that is repeatable.
• Problem Solver: Ability to fully understand an issue and present clear solutions rather than questions.
• Team Player: Highly collaborative contributor who works effectively within a team environment and meets strict submission timelines without distraction.

Why Join Us?

• True Flexibility: 100% work-from-home model with location-independent opportunities across Australia.
• Long-Term Stability: Secure a permanent position in a rapidly growing sector with a highly stable project pipeline.
• High-Profile Projects: Work on technically challenging data centre, industrial, and renewable energy frameworks (including a major BESS project currently under construction in Geelong with Samsung).
• Career Fast-Track: Step into a pivotal role with a clear path into senior leadership as the business continues its rapid expansion.

Ready to Make Your Mark? If you are ready to secure a strong contract position with an incredible long-term career trajectory, apply now by submitting your resume or else for a confidential discussionemail your resume to our HR Divya Krishnan - divyakrishnan@arotenders.com.au