Senior Estimator - Downer Utilities - High Voltage Transmission Lines

Downer Utilities is a leading diversified provider across Australia and New Zealand. We have a long history of supporting our customers and local communities with safe, reliable, and effective network management and maintenance solutions. We have a strong presence in the energy, water and telecommunication sectors and have now embarked on our next phase of growth and performance improvement.
The Utilities Strategy and Growth team are requiring a Senior Estimator to support the Transmission Lines Construction projects. The successful candidate will be a subject matter expert, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously whilst guiding and advising various stakeholders toward cost-effective and consistent estimation outcomes of project delivery.
Some key responsibilities include:

• Cost preparation and estimation for all aspects of High Voltage Transmission Lines construction.
• Review and analysis of RFT packages and subcontractor quotations.
• Negotiate and influence business solutions pertaining to costing, budgeting and contractual requirements.
• Prepare project bid status reports, provide/ implement tender solutions and ensure compliance across contract specifications and documentation.
• Utilise historical, market and industry data to produce pricing estimates and review actual costs throughout project lifecycle for comparison of accuracy of estimates.

ABOUT YOU

• Trade based knowledge and/or Tertiary qualification in Engineering, applied through Estimator positions in High Voltage Transmission Lines construction.
• Knowledge and experience of estimating, project management, contract law, marketing and client liaison.
• Proficient in estimating software including Expert Estimator and preferably Candy.
• Leadership capabilities demonstrated through mentoring junior team members, fostering a continuous improvement culture and encouraging knowledge sharing across the greater Estimating team.
• Proactive approach toward legislation, market knowledge, Zero Harm and stakeholder relationship management.
• Commercial skills and understanding of financial administration and project costing.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Suite of benefits including health and wellness initiatives.
• Personalised career growth working with an industry leader.
• Competitive remuneration with ongoing training and support.
• Career enhancing opportunity to work within an ASX limited company.
• Opportunity to be part of the recently merged trans - Tasman Utilities Business.
• With an ambitious strategy, we're poised for further growth and success, so if you're committed, talented and enthusiastic, you can make an impact with our forward-thinking company.

HOW TO APPLY
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For more information please contact: Claire Venter | Recruitment and Sourcing Business Partner | Claire.Venter@downergroup.com
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