Job Description
At Ampol, we believe in the Power of Us - the extraordinary power of people to connect, act, and make a difference.
As a leading energy company operating across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and from the United States, our work spans fuel supply, energy solutions, convenience retail, infrastructure, trading and shipping. Every role at Ampol plays a part in something bigger - powering progress for our customers, communities, and people.
Your career here is yours to shape. We back our people with real opportunities, the tools to grow, and a culture that rewards ownership and initiative. Whether you’re deepening your expertise or taking on something new, we’ll support you to power a career that works for you.
We’re building a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued - because when people are free to be themselves, powerful things happen.
About Energy Solutions
Our Energy Solutions team is leading Ampol’s response to the energy transition -developing lower carbon solutions for customers and reducing our own emissions. We’re investing in future-focused technologies and services, from EV charging and hydrogen to carbon offsets and biofuels.
This is where bold ideas meet real-world execution. We work across geographies and capabilities to help shape a low carbon future - making the energy transition easier for customers and communities.
About the role
As an Estimator, you will play a critical role in supporting the growth of our Private Charging business by developing accurate, competitive and commercially sound cost estimates for customer projects ranging from fleet electrification programs through to commercial EV charging installations.
Working closely with Deployment, Engineering, Procurement, Commercial and Business Development teams, you will translate technical requirements into robust pricing models, evaluate contractor and supplier submissions, and continuously improve our estimating processes and tools. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team at the forefront of Australia's energy transition and help shape how Ampol delivers charging solutions for customers across a range of industries.
This is a permanent, full-time role based in our Alexandria office with a hybrid-working arrangement. We are also open to candidates in Melbourne and Brisbane.
Key responsibilities
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Develop accurate cost estimates and pricing submissions based on customer requirements, technical specifications, drawings and scope documents.
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Prepare pricing models, cost breakdowns and supporting commercial documentation for customer proposals and tenders.
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Engage with engineering, deployment, procurement and commercial teams to validate project scope, risks, timelines and costs.
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Evaluate supplier and contractor quotations to ensure competitive and market-aligned pricing.
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Maintain and enhance estimating tools, cost databases and unit pricing schedules to improve accuracy and efficiency.
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Support budgeting, forecasting and commercial analysis for strategic sales opportunities.
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Assist Business Development teams with RFIs, tender clarifications and customer pricing requests.
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Coordinate project handovers from Business Development through to project delivery teams.
Qualifications & Experience
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Experience preparing estimates for electrical infrastructure, construction, utilities, renewable energy or similar project-based environments.
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Strong understanding of contractor, supplier and subcontractor pricing structures.
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Ability to interpret technical specifications, construction drawings and scope documentation.
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Commercially minded with experience developing budgets, cost models and tender submissions.
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Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability.
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Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across multiple functions and external partners.
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Experience within EV charging, electrical infrastructure, renewable energy or large-scale infrastructure projects will be highly regarded.
Benefits
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Our total remuneration is competitive. This is across base salary, car allowance, a company performance incentive, employee share offers and a 25% discount on Fuel for two privately used cars!
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We are flexible. Many of our teams have embraced hybrid work, balancing time spent remote working, with time spent at an office to connect and work together where it adds value.
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Remote Working: Support for up to 3 months remote international working (conditional to 5 days paid leave for every 30 days of remote work).
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We value recognition. We have an internal recognition platform amplifying the achievements of those who do great work and demonstrate our capabilities and values.
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Career development and learning opportunities including LinkedIn Learning and other tailored training solutions.
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Baby Care Package - financial and flexible support for parents transitioning back to work.
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Need some wheels? Novated Lease options are available.
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Invest in your future with the Employee Share Scheme
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Leave Options – Flexible leave options include annual leave, wellbeing and bonus days throughout the year and optional additional purchased leave.
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Care for your Community. Spend one paid day a year volunteering with one of our Ampol Foundation partners.
Want to take your career to the next level? Apply today.
Additional Information
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We’re an equal opportunity workplace. We not only embrace diversity and inclusion; we celebrate what makes you unique. We welcome applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and diverse sexualities and genders (including if you identify as transgender). We also highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for roles with Ampol.
