Senior Estimator

When you choose AusNet, you’ll join genuine people working together making Real. Progress At AusNet, we’re the link between renewable energy sources and local communities, playing a key role in the clean energy transition and providing essential energy to every Victorian.   Help us lead the way, while enriching your career with real people who encourage you to bring your best and make real impact – for your career, our communities, and Australia’s cleaner energy future. Purposeful work with genuinely good people. That’s refreshing. It’s time to take charge and become part of a team where you will be responsible for developing and providing cost estimates in accordance with the Company standards and within the agreed delivery timeframes. As the Senior Estimator for Major Projects, you will play a crucial role in working effectively with Engineering Solutions, Project Managers, Estimators, and other stakeholders to complete project cost estimates based on Scope of works or itemised requests with accuracy, budget constraints, and project timeline. You will play a fundamental part in the engineering process and become a key component of project development. With 3 days in the office, 2 days’ work from home, this role is based in Southbank, Victoria and is part of the Engineering Solutions team. This role will deliver real outcomes, including but not limited to: Provide technical engineering, cost advice and quality technical support to the team and broader department. Reviewing technical requirements on each High-Level design project including project constraints and deliverables, seeking clarification where required and ensuring that secondary requirements are coordinated with Primary, Secondary, Civil and Environmental needs Establishing and maintaining communications among all project and program stakeholders Manage and review the production of estimations required by the business from project initiation to close out Communicating the status of the estimations to the Estimation Lead and Group Lead Identification of technical risks and allocate budget. Provide technical guidance in relation to complex problems by applying technical knowledge, skills, and judgment to achieve outcome Establish, maintain, and improve processes and procedures demonstrating inventiveness independently whilst adopting accepted practices Maintain cost and project libraries in estimation software. You don’t need to check every box; however, we are looking for a good combination of: A minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering qualification, however proven experience will be considered. Significant experience in civil, electrical, transmission and/or distribution industry. Self-motivated and comfortable with working autonomously but also proven ability to work in a team environment. Considerable knowledge of other engineering disciplines and their impacts on civil, structural design and construction. Demonstrated ability to create, build and grow relationships and business partnerships to build effective working relationships within the project team and external customers. Understanding key customer and stakeholder needs and requirements. High level of organisational skills and effectively handling multiple tasks, setting priorities, managing timeframes and meeting deadlines under pressure. A detailed knowledge and understanding of various Australian standards such as civil, structural, substation and Transmission/Distribution. Knowledge of Expert Estimation software is preferred. Ability to develop, coach, mentor, empower and support team to achieve targets. A real place to belong We celebrate unique voices, refreshing perspectives and diversity in our team. Engage and connect through our social club, family day, wide range of events or by joining one of our Employee Network Groups.   We believe in more than just competitive pay. Here’s what sets us apart: Flexibility : whether this is hybrid work, flexible hours, or part time arrangements, we’ll work with you to help balance work and life. Leave:  more than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave, with no minimum service. Community giving:  a paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank, or for a cause that matters to you. Perks:  we offer all the other perks you’ve come to expect like purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts and more. As an industry in transformation, we’re excited by the possibilities ahead. So, if you’re passionate about our purpose and committed to making real progress, bring your energy and join AusNet. Together, we can shape a new way forward. .