Manufacturing Estimator | Electrical & Automation

Hays · Adelaide SA · Full time
Posted 9d ago

Manufacturing Estimator | Electrical & Automation

KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Prepare estimates and tender submissions for LV switchboards and electrical automation/control systems.
  • Review drawings and specifications, create material take-offs and bills of materials, and obtain supplier pricing.
  • Collaborate with engineering, project and manufacturing teams through tendering and project handovers.

Join a leading Australian automation and advanced manufacturing business in a hands-on estimating role across

Your new company
Hays is partnering with an established Australian engineering and automation business to recruit a Manufacturing Estimator for a temp-to-perm opportunity in Adelaide.
Your new role
Working within the manufacturing team, youll support the preparation of estimates and tenders across LV switchboards and electrical automation/control systems. The role involves reviewing drawings and specifications, preparing material take-offs and BOMs, obtaining supplier pricing and working closely with engineering and project teams.
Key responsibilities include:

  • Reviewing electrical drawings, specifications and tender documentation
  • Preparing material take-offs, BOMs and cost estimates
  • Obtaining supplier pricing and quotations
  • Estimating LV switchboards and electrical control systems
  • Supporting tender submissions and project handovers
  • Working closely with engineering, projects and manufacturing teams

What you'll need to succeed

  • Electrical Engineering qualification or electrical trade background
  • Experience in estimating, electrical manufacturing, switchboards or automation
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical/CAD drawings
  • Good understanding of BOMs, materials and supplier pricing
  • Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
  • Exposure to Expert Estimation would be advantageous

What you'll get in return

  • Temp-to-perm opportunity
  • Adelaide-based role
  • Work across electrical manufacturing and automation projects
  • Opportunity to develop your estimating experience
  • Supportive technical and engineering environment

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Skills

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Attention to detailBills of materialsCad drawingsElectrical and automationElectrical control systemsElectrical drawing interpretationExpert estimationLv switchboardsManufacturing estimatingMaterial take-offsMicrosoft excelSupplier pricingTeamworkTender preparation

Licenses & certifications

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Electrical engineering qualificationElectrical trade qualification or background

Perks & benefits

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Exposure to electrical manufacturing and automation projectsOpportunity to develop estimating experienceSupportive technical and engineering environmentTemp-to-perm opportunity