Job Description
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
Robust 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 robust commercial and organisational skills
What's on Offer
Opportunity to join a growing systems integration business with a robust pipeline of projects
Exposure to a diverse range of industrial automation projects across multiple industries
Genuine opportunity 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 (Melbourne)
🏢 Paragon Talent Solutions
📍 Melbourne