- Opportunity created due to ongoing growth

The Company

Paragon Talent Solutions, a boutique recruitment organisation specialising in Industrial Automation, Electrical Engineering and Operational Technology, has been engaged to assist a growing systems integration business delivering electrical and control system solutions across manufacturing, food & beverage, data centres and other industrial sectors.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an Electrical & Controls Estimator to join their Melbourne team.

Working closely with project managers, engineers, suppliers and clients, you'll prepare accurate estimates, develop Bills of Materials (BOMs), source supplier pricing, support procurement activities and help enhance the company's in-house estimating tools and pricing database.

The Position

Responsibilities as the Electrical & Controls Estimator include:

- Preparing estimates, quotations, bids and technical proposals
- Reviewing tender documentation, drawings and specifications
- Developing Bills of Materials (BOMs), material take-offs and pricing schedules
- Sourcing supplier pricing and supporting procurement activities
- Developing and maintaining the company's estimating database, Excel pricing tools and in-house pricing models
- Liaising with engineers, project managers and suppliers throughout the tender process
- Identifying commercial risks and value engineering opportunities
- Supporting tender submissions from enquiry through to project award

This is an exciting time to join the business as they continue to secure new projects and expand their operations.



The position would suit an engineering or trade-qualified professional who enjoys technical estimating, has exceptional attention to detail and is looking to play a key role in developing the company's estimating, proposals and procurement function.

Your Experience

To be considered for this position, you'll ideally come from an industrial electrical contractor, systems integrator, OEM or similar environment and possess:

- Previous experience in estimating, tendering, bid management, proposals, procurement or pre-contracts within industrial electrical, instrumentation or automation projects
- Strong understanding of industrial electrical installations
- Experience developing and managing Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Experience sourcing materials and liaising with suppliers throughout the procurement process
- Knowledge of control systems, PLCs, SCADA, industrial instrumentation, electrical cabling and containment systems
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to develop pricing models, estimating tools, BOM templates and reporting spreadsheets
- Excellent attention to detail with strong commercial and organisational skills

What's on Offer

- Opportunity to join a growing systems integration business with a strong pipeline of projects
- Exposure to a diverse range of industrial automation projects across multiple industries
- Genuine prospect to help shape and develop the company's estimating function
- Supportive team environment with long-term career development opportunities

Please note you must have full Australian working rights, as sponsorship is not available.

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📌 Electrical & Controls Estimator (Port Phillip City)
🏢 Paragon Talent Solutions
📍 Port Phillip City