Senior Electronic Security Estimator | Multi-Site Projects

Innovative Security and Data; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop

Mobile phone

Competitive remuneration package

Job summary

Innovative Security and Data in Bayswater, VIC, seeks a seasoned Senior Design Estimator to translate client needs into accurate, competitive quotes for small to multi-site electronic security installations. You’ll work with sales and technical teams to deliver sound, commercially viable proposals.

Ideal candidates will have strong technical judgement across Access Control, CCTV, and networking, plus a proven ability to read complex tender documents and produce detailed cost estimates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 to 6 years’ experience as a Senior Design Estimator, or very similar role, within Electronic Security, IT, or Electrical industry.
• Strong working knowledge of Access Control, CCTV, Intrusion Detection, Networking Infrastructure, Fibre, and Switching.
• Ability to read and respond to technical drawings, specifications, tender documents, and contracts.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Interpret tender and contract documentation to identify scope, risk, and commercial implications before pricing.
• Prepare detailed estimates, quotations, and proposals for electronic security systems (Access Control, CCTV, Intrusion, Intercom, Alarm).
• Scope, design, and quote structured cabling, network infrastructure, fibre, and switching.
• Review client briefs and drawings to develop bills of materials, labour calculations, and project cost estimates.
• Estimate and design projects from small to multi-site installations.
• Conduct client consultations to assess site requirements and security objectives.
• Collaborate with sales to respond to tenders and RFQs.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors for competitive pricing.
• Develop solution-based propositions balancing technical compliance and profitability.
• Support handover of awarded projects with accurate designs and estimating info.
• Produce professional security designs using Bluebeam and other tools.
• Translate client requirements into practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Coordinate with technical, engineering, and delivery teams to align with standards.
• Maintain estimating templates and pricing databases.
• Provide direction and quality review for estimating staff.
• Identify opportunities for system upgrades within existing accounts.

Skills

Access Control

CCTV

Intrusion Detection

Networking

Fibre

Switching

Estimating software

Bluebeam

Aroflo

Tools

Bluebeam

Aroflo

Estimating software

Job description

Innovative Security and Data in Bayswater, VIC, seeks a seasoned Senior Design Estimator to translate client needs into accurate, competitive quotes for small to multi-site electronic security installations. You’ll work with sales and technical teams to deliver sound, commercially viable proposals.

Ideal candidates will have strong technical judgement across Access Control, CCTV, and networking, plus a proven ability to read complex tender documents and produce detailed cost estimates.