Estimation Specialist – Complex Projects

We are currently recruiting an Estimation Specialist Complex Projects to join our team. This role can be based anywhere within ouroperational footprint.

Reporting to the Estimation Senior Specialist Complex Projects the Estimation Specialist is responsible for the preparation support and peer review of cost estimates for large-scale electrical infrastructure projects. This role plays a critical part in informing business-critical investment decisions and driving continuous improvement in estimation practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely cost estimates for customer-funded and internally funded capital projects.
• Align estimates with project scope in collaboration with Network Development Officers.
• Ensure compliance with AACE estimate classifications and Essential Energys stage gate requirements.
• Apply best-practice estimation methods including first principles and rate-based techniques.
• Maintain and improve databases for labour materials and productivity rates.
• Communicate cost attributes risks and contingencies to a range of stakeholders.
• Ensure estimation inputs meet WHS obligations and support safe design and construction.
• Contribute to lessons learned reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote and uphold Essential Energys safety environmental and quality standards.
• Demonstrate behaviours that support respect equity diversity and inclusion.

About You

You are a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in cost estimation for complex infrastructure projects. You bring analytical thinking commercial acumen and a collaborative mindset to every task. Youre confident working with data systems and stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Required Qualifications/Skills

Mandatory:

• Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree in Engineering (Electrical or Civil) or equivalent experience.

Desirable:

• Professional cost management designations (e.g. MRICS MAIQS).
• Certificate IV in Project Management.
• WorkCover NSW Construction Induction Certificate.
• Class C Driver Licence.

Experience

• Proven experience in cost estimation or bid preparation for electrical or complex infrastructure projects.
• Experience applying engineering qualifications in the energy utilities or construction sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex issues and competing priorities.
• Strong analytical communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Skills

• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimation software.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Excellent report writing and business planning capabilities.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Why Essential Energy

We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience.
Essential Energy provides employees with a broad range of benefits through our corporate partnerships with organisations such as Qantas Optus nib and Mildura Health Fund. You will also gain access to our Health and Wellbeing programs including fitness passport. Visit our employee benefits page for more information.

For further information please contact Jason Doyle on.

Applications close on Sunday 2 November at 11:55pm AEST.

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