About usProfessional Wind Services specialises in providing the installation and maintenance of wind turbines across Australia. Our head office is based in Millicent, South Australia with a small, but close-knit team, employing over 100 employees Australia wide.
About the roleWorking out of our Millicent office as PWS' Project Estimator, you will be responsible for identifying, developing, and securing commercial opportunities across the wind energy sector by preparing and delivering accurate, competitive, and compliant cost estimates. The role supports onshore wind construction, component replacements, repowering, and service-related scopes, working closely with the Head of Construction and Head of Service to ensure pricing aligns with execution strategies.
This position bridges technical estimating, commercial analysis, and business development, with a strong focus on risk identification, cost-effective solutions, and seamless transition from bid development to project delivery, supporting sustainable growth across PWS' wind portfolio.
Key responsibilities
* Identify and access new business opportunities within the wind energy market
* Support pre-qualification submissions, expressions of interest and other tender strategies
* Engage with clients, developers, and industry stakeholders to understand project pipelines and requirements
* Analyse project documentation and scopes to develop complete and competitive cost estimates
* Build pricing for labour, equipment, materials, logistics, and subcontractors
* Identify commercial, technical, and delivery risks and propose mitigation strategies
* Engage with suppliers and internal experts to gather and validate pricing inputs
* Identify and quantify project risks, suggest cost-saving alternatives when relevant
* Ensure assumptions, clarifications, and exclusions are clearly documented
* Work closely with sales and leadership on proposal strategy and pricing reviews
* Support project handovers by providing well-documented estimate files and summaries
* Continuously improve internal cost models and estimating tools based on project feedback
What we are looking for
* Familiarity with wind turbine scopes (installation, maintenance, upgrades, major component exchange)
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, especially in Excel
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
* Experience working with fixed-price contracts and understanding of commercial risk as well as a demonstrated track record in business development, sales, or account management
* Comfortable working cross-functionally and communicating with both technical and commercial stakeholders
* Bachelor's degree in engineering, commerce, finance, construction management, or related field preferred, or 3-5 years experience in project estimation/business development (ideally in wind, renewables or construction)
What we offer
* The chance to work with a global leader in wind services and support the clean energy transition
* Involvement in exciting, large-scale wind projects across Australia
* A collaborative, innovative, and safety-focused work environment
* Competitive salary
If you're ready to take the next step in your estimating career and want to be part of a company that's shaping the future of wind energy, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter by clicking "Apply online".
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Applications are continuously assessed. Please note, this job is an on-site role, working out of our Millicent Office in South Australia.