AddressWe’re changing the way Australia generates its energy, are you ready for a change? UGL's utilities business undertakes essential design & construction services for critical infrastructure in the power and water sectors. Our end-to-end delivery ranges from transmission lines, switchyards, substations, electrical distribution through to water and wastewater treatment plants and water pipelines.
Our expertise includes the design, construct, commission, operate and maintain where our Utilities Team safely leads and delivers design & construct projects across Australia. Our project delivery extends to include short and long-term contracts either through self-performance works, working with Sub-contractors or through Joint Ventures. Our work spans from the engineering design through to structural, civil, electrical installation works and commissioning.
The Role The Estimating Manager (Transmission) is responsible for leading and providing estimating expertise across the Utilities business to ensure we foster competitive winning edge on new work to establish cost-effective estimates which meets agreed contractual arrangements and Client’s scope. Your Team will be responsible for building estimates across a wide range of tenders, utilising UGL’s estimating software, CATS.
The role can be based in either Sydney or Brisbane and you will be required to managing a team of Transmission Line estimators across multiple states. Key responsibilities of this role include:
- Provide support to the group by monitoring workload and progress to ensure the most effective use of resources and assessing resourcing needs to meet business objectives.
- Consult with operational departments to establish requirements and detail the accuracy of tender pricing.
- Attend pre-award and post tender meetings with the wider Pre-Contracts Team responding to any queries or to understanding requirements.
The role will need to be available for Client liaison and queries.
- Develop and implement Standard estimating guidelines and tendering processes across the Utilities Business aligning with the Corporate Governance requirements.
- Provide leadership, direction, supervision and inspirational management to all team members.
- Establish clear communication, solid lines of control and actively create and maintain a culture of openness, responsiveness, honest, ethics and responsibility across the team.
About You
- Quantity Surveying or Engineering Degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in an engineering and construction environment with a emphasis on Transmission Line projects.
- Estimating from first principles, with a self-performing and contracting deliverable environment.
- Experience with estimating software necessary with a background in Expert Estimation, CCS or CATS desirable.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to establish effective working relationships and sound communication skills.
What we offer
- Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve
- Flexible working arrangements
- Ongoing training for career progression
- A competitive remuneration package with salary continuance insurance, employee assistance program for employees and their families, AIA Vitality wellness program and discounts on private health insurance, vehicles, travel and more
What makes you right for UGL
- Genuine concern for safety and an ability to provide a supportive and positive workplace
- Empower a united and collaborative culture and passion to foster a Team environment
- Deliver technical excellence and create efficient, innovative solutions
- Build an enviable reputation and the trust of employees, clients and other stakeholders
- Motivate and collaborative with a genuine passion for success
About Us
UGL is well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services in rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies
At UGL, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen. Primary Location
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Australia-QLD-Brisbane CBD & Inner Suburbs Work Type
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