Estimator
Vacancy Number: PR-250899
Australia, Brisbane
Experience: 2-4 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Infrastructure
Closing: 10 May 2025
Introduction
What are you going to do
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in electrical cost estimation - especially across HV/LV asset management, testing, and commissioning services. You may be:
- An experienced Estimator looking to join a company during a growth phase; or
- A Project or Senior Project Engineer seeking a shift into estimation, bringing hands-on site and asset knowledge to the role.
The company is also open to early-career engineers who want to be trained into an Estimator position, as well as mature-age professionals seeking to contribute to and grow with an ambitious team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare accurate and timely cost estimates for HV/LV electrical services
- Analyse drawings, specifications, and scopes of work for accurate costing
- Collaborate with engineering, project delivery, and commercial teams
- Engage suppliers and subcontractors for pricing and lead times
- Assist with tender submissions and provide input into project planning
- Support the establishment and eventual growth of an in-house estimation team
Essential skills and knowledge
What You'll Bring:
- Background in electrical engineering or as an electrician, ideally with experience in HV and/or LV systems
- Have demonstrated success in commercial/industrial/infrastructure estimating
- Demonstrated experience in the electrical industry, including maintenance and construction
- Demonstrated experience in estimating HV maintenance, highly desireable
- Prior exposure to testing, commissioning, and asset management projects
- Strong attention to detail, cost analysis and numerical skills
- Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment
What we offer
About Brunel:
Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.
Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
Do you have questions?
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Danny Siedentopf on d.siedentopf@brunel.net.au
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Application process
First Contact
We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.
Scheduling an Interview
After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.
Phone/ Qualification Interview
During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.
Meeting in Real Life
After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.
Application for the Position
Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.
Do you have questions?
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Danny Siedentopf