We're Hiring!
Estimator (civil)
- 508900
- Hindmarsh (Station Place), SA, Australia, 5007
- Full time (7.5 hrs)
Enerven delivers electrical infrastructure and telecommunications solutions that are vital to connecting communities across Australia. Our design, construction, and maintenance services ensure reliable power generation, transmission, and distribution to homes and businesses nationwide – and our commitment to renewable energy and resilient grid infrastructure sets us apart.
The expertise and dedication of our people spans the entire electricity network, so careers at Enerven are defined by meaningful contributions and impactful work.
At Enerven, we’re connecting you with tomorrow.
About the role
The Civil Estimator reports to the Senior Bid Manager and prepares civil estimating tender documentation for major external, internal, and strategic projects. The role delivers accurate, timely cost estimates that support both budget planning and construction delivery across Enerven's portfolio. Work spans renewables, substations, transmission and powerlines, and telecommunications/SCADA, covering EPC, construction, maintenance, and fieldwork activities. It is a commercially focused position that combines technical estimating rigour with strong supplier negotiation and internal stakeholder engagement.
- Prepare civil estimating tender documents and first principle cost estimates for major renewables/ HV projects
- Coordinate bids across substations, transmission/powerlines, and telecommunications/SCADA
- Identify alternative solutions that reduce project cost
- Optimise labour, materials, plant, and external services for the lowest compliant cost
- Ensure inputs meet scope and Enerven and Australian Standards
- Negotiate with service providers to secure cost-effective quotes and inputs
- Cost project variations and maintain estimating master data
About you
This role suits an experienced estimator with a strong civil construction background and a proven track record preparing and evaluating competitive tenders. You bring specialised knowledge of power system construction, maintenance, and field work methods, paired with the commercial judgement to build accurate, cost-effective submissions. An Advanced Diploma in an engineering or technical field and/or extensive practical construction and estimating experience is essential.
- Strong contract administration and tender evaluation skills
- Advanced negotiation skills across internal and external stakeholders
- Highly developed estimating and financial management capability
- Competence in project management, reporting, and risk management
About us
The work behind the network
When you join Enerven, you are working for a team guided by its core values of dependability, proactiveness and collaboration.
A skilled and diverse workforce
Our broad industry skillset enables us to meet complex challenges with agility and expertise. Our team is at the forefront of change – building a more sustainable future by connecting Australia with tomorrow.
Outstanding culture of safety and well-being
Health, safety and well-being form the foundations of our operations, and we have an unwavering commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our people, our customers and the community we serve.
Flexible work options and employee benefit programs
Enjoy flexible working conditions that ensure you can have a better work, life balance, all in a collaborative, safe and supportive work environment. Our variety of employee benefits include:
- Flexi-time accrual
- 17.5% leave loading on annual leave
- 13% superannuation
- Up to $900 in electricity reimbursement each year
- Generous Employee Referral Program with incentives of up to $5,000*
- Automatic coverage from our income protection scheme
- 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave
- Ability to purchase extra annual leave of up to 20 days
- Salary sacrifice towards novated lease vehicle
- Corporate discount towards health insurance and gym memberships
- Leadership and career development opportunities
An inclusive and equal opportunity organisation
We value and respect the unique backgrounds and experiences of our employees, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. As members of the Diversity Council Australia, our employees can receive full access to research, events and expertise on all aspects of diversity and inclusion.
Given safety is at the forefront of everything we do, candidates will undergo comprehensive pre-employment screening, including a medical and a police check.
Don't let this opportunity pass you by. For further information or any queries about this role, reach out to us at recruitment@enerven.com.au
Be part of something bigger. Join Enerven and help connect Australia with tomorrow.
Enerven is part of the SA Power Networks Group, with employment formally engaged via Utilities Management Pty Ltd (UMPL)