Lead Estimator

About Us

With a Major Projects portfolio of significant scale, Transgrid is at the forefront of delivering the transmission infrastructure essential to Australia's energy future. We are leading the way with a suite of large, complex infrastructure projects that are critical to the transition to clean energy. In support of our Clean Energy Strategy, we are expanding our capabilities to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of this once-in-a-generation project pipeline.

About the Role

As a Lead Estimator in the Major Projects Development team, you will lead the preparation of early-phase cost estimates to support investment decisions and regulatory submissions. You’ll apply risk-adjusted modelling and benchmark analysis, working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure estimates are accurate, aligned with project scope and commercial strategy.

About You

• Proven track record in preparing and managing capital cost estimates for large-scale infrastructure projects ($100M+), ideally within the energy or utilities sectors, ensuring alignment with project scope, delivery strategy, and risk profile
• Advanced proficiency in first principles estimating, with the ability to develop detailed cost breakdowns across direct and indirect resources, using robust productivity rates, quantity take-offs, and industry benchmarking
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including the capability to analyse, normalise and validate contractor and supplier pricing, assess market competitiveness, and develop cost forecasts, cashflows and escalation models.
• Clear and confident communicator, experienced in presenting complex estimates to stakeholders, including executives and regulators, with a focus on transparency, credibility, and investment-readiness.

Reward and Recognition

We believe in providing our people with personal, professional, and social benefits so they can deliver their best work each and every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, and health & wellbeing, as well as novated leasing options, workplace flexibility, 20 weeks of paid parental leave, and more. Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and ongoing training, workplace mentoring, and tertiary education. At Transgrid, you are encouraged to build a career that's right for you.

Our Values

Transgrid’s core values encompass safety, achievement, integrity, and service. Prioritising safety above all, the company emphasises making a meaningful impact through achievement, upholding honesty through integrity, and delivering exceptional outcomes for customers and communities through dedicated service. These values are ingrained in the actions and behaviours of Transgrid’s people, who embody them every day.

Applications close on Friday 22 August 2025.

Please note vacancy close dates may be subject to change. We will assess applications as they are received.

Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity, and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas.