Estimator – Low Voltage
Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. The Circuit Protection, and Controls (CPC) Division at Eaton Electrical reflects a long tradition of creating solutions that enhance electrical safety, reliability provide efficient power distribution solutions for data centre, renewables, commercial buildings, industry, mining and infrastructure. Our products include circuit protection, automation, switchboards systems, fuse gear and many other low voltage products.
We are looking for an experienced Estimator in Low Voltage to support the CPC business in achieving growth targets. The successful candidate will manage technical and commercial offers to clients for low voltage projects and own end to end bid proposal. This is a great opportunity to define the bid strategy – unique to the customer requirements, as well as research and negotiate the best price and quotes from suppliers and subcontractor's.
Key Duties
* Analyse, evaluate and interpret a range of complex and technical documents, including relevant regulatory, codes and standards, plans, drawings and specifications, invitations to tender and contracts.
* Write, research, and check proposals – assigns right resources (SME), manage timeframes, collect data and incorporate into final submission document.
* Review contract documents including the scope of work, specifications, addenda, drawings and documentation at tender stage to understand project technical and commercial details.
* Actively working with key members of the organisation required to compile the bid (projects, sales BDM, supply chain, engineering, product…).
* Actively manage and analyse bid database and improve win ratio.
* Develop monthly bid status review, executive briefing, research current and future market trends.
* Determine cost price using agreed overhead / tack‑on rates and gross margins.
* Present offer to Sales BDMs to review with respect to market price expectations and negotiate internal margin adjustments.
* Manage multiple tenders at any one time.
Qualifications
* Minimum 4 years of experience in Low Voltage (LV) switchgear/switchboard design.
* Experience in developing bid proposals, tender submission, RFI's and similar for electrical sector segments – required.
* Ability to liaise and work with multiple parties involved in successful estimation and proposals (BDM's, Commercial, Legal, Engineering, PMO and Product).
* Knowledge of Standards AS/NZS 61439, AS/NZS3000, AS 60947 suite.
* Experience with AutoCAD and SAP preferred.
* Tertiary qualifications in electrical engineering or related disciplines such as an Electrical Trade Qualification.
What We Offer
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Hybrid working.
* Competitive salary, car allowance and access to bonus scheme.
* Inclusive working environment.
* Volunteer days.
* Outstanding training and development programs for both professional and personal development.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes encourage diversity by utilising a balanced selection criteria regardless of the applicants age, gender, gender identity, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other status protected or required by law. Eaton prides itself in truly representing the people within our communities.
If this sounds like you, please send through your application. We look forward to hearing from you
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