Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Some of the key benefits for the position and employment at Programmed, include:

Competitive pay: Attractive salary with annual performance and remuneration review program + Company supplied vehicle.

Regional project exposure: Estimate projects across NSW, ACT, and SA, with occasional travel to NSW and ACT

Flexible hours: Flexible start/finish times & hybrid working to support your personal needs, whether it’s for school drop-offs, family time, or simply making your day run a little smoother.

Volunteer leave on full pay: Take two paid days each year to give back to causes you care about and make a difference in your community.

Exclusive perks & discounts: Enjoy savings with popular brands like Hello Fresh, New Balance, JB, Apple & more.

Your well-being, our priority: Health insurance discounts, generous paid parental leave and access to our Employee Assistance Program, including tailored well-being initiatives designed to support your personal and family needs.

Investment in you: We're passionate about personal and professional growth, offering access to certificates, webinars, mentorship, and practical training to help you thrive in your career.

About the Opportunity  

An exciting opportunity exists for an Electrical & Communications Estimator to join our Programmed Electrical Technologies team on a permanent, full-time basis, based in Hindmarsh, SA.

In this role, you will lead estimations and tenders for medium to large-scale projects across the Defence, Government, Education, Commercial, and Financial sectors within the NSW, ACT, and South Australia regions. You’ll play a key role in helping the business secure new projects by developing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and delivering accurate and efficient cost and timeline estimates that align with company profit targets.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, you’ll bring strong technical expertise, commercial acumen, and a collaborative approach to ensure quality outcomes throughout the tendering and estimation process. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced estimator looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and supportive team environment.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Attend site inspections and client meetings to gather project requirements
• Prepare clear and detailed scope of works statements outlining inclusions and exclusions
• Use estimating software to generate timely and accurate cost estimates
• Manage and respond to queries and clarification requests throughout the tender process
• Complete all required estimate detail, summary, and review documentation
• Identify HSE requirements, labour, materials, equipment hire, and subcontractor costs
• Prepare comprehensive sales-to-delivery handover documentation for awarded projects
• Stay up to date with relevant legislation, codes of practice, guidelines, and industry standards
• Liaise with suppliers and vendors to foster strong relationships and identify value opportunities

About You 

You are a skilled estimator with a strong background in Electrical and Communications systems, known for your technical knowledge, accuracy, and ability to manage multiple complex projects across different regions. You bring a proactive approach, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work that supports business growth.

You will bring:

• Proven experience estimating across a wide range of electrical and communications projects
• A solid technical foundation within the electrical and communications trade
• A trade qualification in Electrical or a related field (highly regarded)
• Strong proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and time management skills
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Capable of obtaining a Defence security clearance

About us
Programmed Electrical Technologies is one of the leading providers of audio visual, communications and electrical services, providing customers with a complete end-to-end solution across a multitude of industries.  Working with Programmed Electrical Technologies means you will become part of the Programmed family: a company that encourages career development, supports flexibility and cares about your personal wellbeing and safety.

Our Commitment

Programmed and PERSOL supports a workplace culture of zero harm and encourages this in all that we do.

Programmed and PERSOL strives for diversity, inclusion and equality of our people. We seek a workforce that is representative of the communities we work in. We encourage people of all cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation or abilities to apply.

To learn more about working with Programmed and PERSOL, we encourage you to visit our website.