Security Systems Estimator

Join a Fast-Growing Australian Engineering Group

Looking to grow your career with an industry leader? At Borg, we offer long-term stability, career development, and exposure to large-scale industrial and commercial projects.

We’re an Australian-owned group with over 3,500 employees across leading brands, including:

• Australian Panels – polytec: Melamine panels & joinery components
• Crossmuller – Engineering, design & construction solutions
• reDirect Recycling – Circular sustainability & waste recovery

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The Role

As a Security & Communications Estimator, you will play a key role in delivering commercially successful security and communications projects through accurate estimating, technical input, and solution development.

You will work closely with project managers, engineers, suppliers, clients, consultants, and delivery teams to prepare competitive tenders and proposals across a broad range of projects including:

• Electronic security systems (CCTV, access control, intruder alarms)
• Structured cabling and communications systems
• Fibre optic systems
• Integrated technology solutions

This role includes involvement in both Design & Construct and construct-only projects and requires strong technical capability, commercial awareness, and attention to detail.

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Key Responsibilities

• Review project specifications, drawings, and technical documentation
• Prepare accurate quotations, tenders, cost plans, and variations
• Develop detailed labour, material, subcontractor, and equipment costings
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing
• Identify project risks, scope gaps, and value engineering opportunities
• Participate in pre- and post-tender meetings
• Collaborate with project delivery teams to ensure practical and commercially sound solutions
• Assist in developing integrated security and communications solutions aligned with client requirements
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, builders, and internal stakeholders
• Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes and tender quality

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About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience estimating security and/or communications projects
• Experience delivering estimates on projects valued up to $5 million
• Strong understanding of CCTV, access control, intruder alarms, structured cabling, fibre optic systems, and associated infrastructure
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications
• Experience pricing Design & Construct security and communications packages
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality outcomes
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating software/tools

Qualifications & Requirements

• Relevant trade or technical qualification in security, electrical, communications, or similar

• Understanding of relevant Australian Standards and industry codes

• Strong commitment to workplace safety

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Why Join Us?

✔ Career stability in a full-time, permanent role
✔ Work on large-scale, meaningful projects
✔ Learn from experienced engineers and leaders
✔ Supportive, values-led team culture
✔ Australian-owned and rapidly growing company