Technical Estimator (m/f/d) Security Systems

We’re looking for a Technical Estimator (m/f/d) for Security Systems on behalf of our client.

Our client is a leader in the construction industry with nearly 60 years of expertise in security and telecommunications technology—ranging from fire alarms and voice alerts to comprehensive security solutions for businesses of all sizes.

As part of a team of over 500 colleagues, you’ll work on exciting projects using the latest tech, directly helping people and businesses stay safe. This is your chance to make a real impact for customers and contribute to a safer future.

At the Hamburg Barsbüttel location, you’ll find modern offices, a well-connected team, and diverse projects in a dynamic environment. Depending on your experience, you can work at various locations across Germany—though if you’re a career changer or just starting out, we prefer you start at one of the main hubs to ensure you get the best possible onboarding.

Your Role

In this position, you’ll play a key role in making sure projects are handled professionally and stay on budget. You’ll create solid cost estimates, evaluate technical docs, and support project management and sales with quotes and order processing. Your work is the foundation for efficient, compliant, and profitable security projects.

Your tasks at a glance:

• Creating estimates and quotes for projects involving fire alarms, intruder alerts, access control, CCTV, and voice alarm systems.
• Analyzing service descriptions, technical drawings, and project documentation.
• Calculating material, labor, and equipment costs, and evaluating subcontractor bids and supplier terms.
• Optimizing cost structures and developing economical solutions.
• Working closely with sales, project management, and the technical team to get quotes out accurately and on time.
• Maintaining and improving estimation databases, price lists, and templates.
• Helping out with contract negotiations, reviews, and order processing.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• A technical degree or vocational training, e.g., in construction, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or something similar.
• Experience in technical project estimation or quoting, ideally in the security tech sector.
• Solid MS Office skills, ideally with experience in software like RIB iTWO, Excel, or SAP.
• A mix of technical know-how and business sense.
• A careful, structured, and analytical way of working.
• A team player with strong communication skills and a confident vibe.
• Independent, responsible, and solution-oriented.
• Business-fluent German (C1 level).

The Perks

• Permanent employment contract.
• A crisis-proof industry.
• 30 days of vacation.
• 40-hour work week.
• Modern tools and tech (iPhone, iPad).
• A company car, also available for private use (1% rule).
• Weekend work is rare to non-existent.
• Longer trips away from home only happen if you explicitly agree to them.
• Training and development opportunities for professional and personal growth.
• Private pension scheme (salary conversion).
• "JobRad" (bike leasing).
• Team events.
• Access to non-cash benefits.