Senior Electrical Estimator – Data Centres

Senior Electrical Estimator – Data Centres

About RSGx

RSGx delivers integrated mechanical and electrical solutions across Australia’s transport, energy, resources, and water sectors. We partner with clients throughout the entire project lifecycle, from planning and execution through to maintenance and shutdowns, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality outcomes every time.

Take Your Career to the Next Level

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Estimator with strong Data Centre (or similar) expertise to play a pivotal role in shaping major infrastructure projects. This position not only focuses on delivering accurate, competitive estimates, driving excellence in cost strategy and proposal development across the business. This opportunity will see you:

• Review customer enquiries and develop detailed, accurate cost estimates covering labour, materials, and equipment.
• Manage all cost components of RSGx proposals, ensuring consistency in methodology and approach across all schedules.
• Analyse RFP documentation, collaborate with internal stakeholders, and help shape the win strategy for each opportunity.
• Facilitate cost proposal kick‑off meetings, clearly outlining structure, expectations, and strategic direction for contributing estimators.
• Oversee the estimating process end‑to‑end, validating client data, challenging assumptions, and adjusting estimates to maintain alignment with strategy.
• Conduct cost review meetings, support estimators one‑on‑one, and ensure all contributors meet submission timelines.
• Maintain and refine estimating bases, assembly costs, catalogue pricing, and norms within ProEst, benchmarking against operational performance.
• Collaborate with the Pre‑Contracts Systems Manager to enhance template estimating processes and improve consistency.
• Manage submission schedules, monitor progress, and oversee Extension of Time requests where required.
• Review all proposal sections prior to submission to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment.
• Build strong relationships with Procurement and Rate Card teams to support competitive and reliable pricing.
• Maintain organised estimating records and produce clear, concise cost reports.
• Support smooth project handovers through thorough documentation and communication.
• Work closely with the National General Manager Data Centres with a strategic focus on work winning, repeat clientele and further expansion of the sector.

About You

A strong electrical background, preferably gained within the construction or engineering sectors, along with proven experience in estimating medium-voltage (MV) and high-voltage (HV) fit-outs for Data Centre projects (or similar). You bring a demonstrated track record of delivering accurate and reliable cost projections for complex infrastructure works, supported by strong proficiency in estimating software, with experience using ProEst considered highly advantageous.

In addition, you can interpret complex technical requirements and translating them into robust, competitive cost proposals that align with both client expectations and business objectives. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities are also critical, enabling the individual to influence key decision-makers, build strong relationships, and drive strategic outcomes across the business.

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-profile data centre and renewable energy projects shaping critical infrastructure and the energy transition.
• Enjoy true flexibility with a work-from-home model and location-independent opportunities.
• Partner directly with the GM of Data Centres to help build and grow a specialist team.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing business and influence its future direction.
• Fast-track your career into a senior leadership position or join as an established lead specialist from day one.
• Be part of a rapidly expanding sector with strong project pipelines and long-term growth potential.
• Take ownership of complex, technically challenging projects with genuine autonomy and responsibility.
• Join a leading business in the sector, with huge growth opportunities and projection — RSGx is ranked as the 49th fastest‑growing company in Australia.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

Ready to make your mark on major data centre and renewable energy projects? Join a growing business, work directly with the GM of Data Centres, and help shape a specialist team.
This is your chance to accelerate your career in a high-growth sector. Apply now.