Solar & Electrical Estimator

Senior Solar & Electrical Estimator

Great White Solar & Electrical

Hybrid Role | Work from Home + Monthly trip to HQ in Nambucca Heads, NSW

Full Time | $120,000 – $140,000 + Super (Negotiable Based on Experience)

We're growing quickly and have reached the point where estimating has become one of the most important functions in our business. Rather than expecting our sales consultants to juggle relationship building, quoting and technical design, we're investing in a dedicated estimator whose job is to get every project right before it's sold.

The Best Estimators Don't Just Price Jobs. They Build Great Businesses.

Some people look at a set of plans and see another job.

You see labour hours, cable runs, Bills of Materials, Gross Profit Per Hour… and probably a few things everyone else has missed.

If you're the type of person who enjoys solving technical problems, building accurate pricing, and making sure every project is set up for success before the first tool comes out of the van—we think you'll fit right in.

At Great White Solar & Electrical, we don't believe winning every job is success.

We believe winning the right jobs, at the right price, while protecting quality, profitability, and our reputation is what builds a great business.

We're looking for an experienced Solar & Electrical Estimator who enjoys solving technical challenges, improving systems, and supporting a high-performing sales team.

This isn't just another estimating role.

You'll become the technical backbone of our sales operation, ensuring every proposal is commercially sound, technically accurate, and ready for seamless delivery.

As we continue expanding into commercial solar, batteries, Level 2 electrical works and off-grid systems, this role will become one of the most important positions in our business.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

💰 $120,000 - $140,000 Salary + Super (negotiable for the right person)

🏡 Hybrid role - Enjoy the flexibility of working from home, with fully paid monthly trips to our Nambucca Heads office – including flights and accommodation – to connect and collaborate with the team.

🎂 Paid birthday off

📚 Ongoing technical training and professional development

⚡ Work across residential, commercial, battery, off-grid and electrical projects

📈 Genuine career growth as our business continues to expand

🤝 A small, supportive team where your ideas actually matter

☕ Good people, good banter, and plenty of opportunities to make a real impact

No bureaucracy.

No micromanagement.

Just people who care about doing quality work and helping each other succeed.

About the Role

This is a backend technical role that supports our Sales and Operations teams behind the scenes.

While our Sales Consultants are out building relationships and winning work, you'll be ensuring every project is technically accurate, commercially profitable, and ready for a seamless handover to our installation team.

You'll be responsible for:

• Preparing accurate estimates for residential, commercial, battery and electrical projects
• Reviewing site information and technical requirements
• Completing labour calculations and Gross Profit Per Hour (GPPH) analysis
• Developing accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Pricing cable runs, switchboards, batteries, Level 2 works and electrical upgrades
• Reviewing system designs and technical specifications
• Preparing professional customer quotations
• Identifying project risks before jobs are sold
• Supporting commercial tender submissions
• Maintaining pricing databases and estimating templates
• Improving estimating systems and processes
• Working closely with Sales, Operations and Installation teams to ensure smooth project handovers
• Providing technical support to our Sales Consultants where required

What Success Looks Like

Within your first 12 months you'll help us:

• Win the right work at the right price

• Improve estimating accuracy

• Protect project margins

• Reduce pricing errors and costly variations

• Improve quote turnaround times

• Standardise estimating systems

• Create seamless handovers to our Operations team

• Improve forecasting and pipeline visibility

• Support the continued growth of our commercial electrical and solar division

We're Looking For Someone Who

Has experience estimating within:

• Solar PV
• Battery Storage
• Electrical Contracting
• Commercial Electrical
• Industrial Electrical

And is confident with:

• Reading electrical drawings and plans
• Labour estimating
• Material take-offs
• Cable calculations
• Electrical design principles
• Job costing
• Margin calculations
• Risk assessment
• Technical problem solving

Experience with SimPRO, SolarEdge Designer, Pylon, Nearmap, Excel or similar software will be highly regarded.

You'll Probably Be Our Person If...

You're the sort of person who...

• Double-checks the numbers because "close enough" isn't good enough.

• Enjoys solving technical puzzles.

• Thinks commercially, not just electrically.

• Can read plans like they're a good book.

• Spots problems before they become expensive.

• Gets a little excited by a perfectly built Bill of Materials.

• Takes genuine pride in getting it right the first time.

About Great White Solar & Electrical

Founded by Alex (Electrician) and Melissa (Sustainability Advocate), Great White Solar & Electrical exists to help homeowners and businesses take control of their energy future through honest advice, quality workmanship, and exceptional customer service.

We're proudly local, fiercely independent, and passionate about delivering solar and electrical solutions that genuinely make a difference.

As we continue to grow our commercial division, Level 2 and advanced electrical projects, we're looking for great people who want to grow with us.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're an experienced estimator who enjoys combining technical expertise with commercial thinking - and you like the idea of helping build something special - we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and a short cover letter telling us why you'd be a great fit for the Great White team.

Bonus points: Include your favourite estimating software, electrical tool, or productivity hack in your application.  We love people who pay attention to the details.