Senior Electrical Estimator

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing to our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges, including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Benefits

Can be based Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane

• Shape bids that power national energy transition
• Work with experts in complex infrastructure tenders
• Build estimating capability across a growing team
• Influence methodology for major HV line projects
• Support tenders across multiple Australian regions
• Drive accuracy in first‑principles cost modelling
• Join a global leader delivering complex civil works
• Contribute to critical national transmission upgrades

About the Project

ACCIONA delivers complex civil and infrastructure projects across Australia. Our Transmission team supports national tenders that strengthen networks across varied terrain. You help shape bids that support energy transition and long term infrastructure resilience.

About the Opportunity/Position

You develop first principles estimates for overhead transmission lines and/or substation and from 66 kV to 500 kV. You interpret drawings, methods and market pricing to build competitive tender submissions. You work with the National Transmission Estimating Manager and collaborate with construction, engineering and procurement teams. You also support tender governance, reviews and BAFO responses.

What are the key accountabilities for the position?

• Build first principles cost models
• Deliver accurate quantity take off
• Coordinate RFQs and assess pricing
• Maintain cost databases
• Define construction methods and rates
• Support tender pricing reviews

Qualifications and Competencies

• What capability & experience will you need to have?
• HV line and substation construction knowledge
• First principles estimating skill
• Advanced Excel and estimating systems
• Engineering degree or trade
• 8+ years infrastructure experience