Australia, Brisbane
Experience: 2-4 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Infrastructure
Closing: May 10, 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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Are you ready for the next step in your career? Join Brunel’s powerful global network, where passionate, results-driven specialists come together with industry-leading clients. By connecting specialists to pioneering projects, we drive change in many industries, enabling growth and delivering great outcomes. Brunel helps you reach your full potential and empowers you to make an impact within a purpose-driven global company.

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Our Culture and Values

At Brunel, we are proud of our unique corporate culture, which is shaped and nurtured by the collective efforts of our employees. Our work environment is characterised by an authentic, communicative and inclusive approach to teamwork that fosters an atmosphere of collaboration and creativity. Our values are at the center of everything we do – for our clients, our colleagues and ourselves.

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Our ESG Commitment

Since 1975, our mission has always been to connect specialists to exciting career opportunities, to support the development of these careers, and to offer fair and equal employment. This has enabled us to create a truly sustainable and durable business model. Having a passion for people and caring deeply for the environment is not only part of Brunel’s DNA but is also reflected in our culture and values. As a global company, we take our social responsibility very seriously.

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Danny Siedentopf

+61 7 3007 7602