" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eINSURANCE BUILDING ESTIMATOR\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"3035\"\u003e Building \u0026amp; Construction \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"3036\"\u003e Estimating \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"3037\"\u003e Queensland \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"3038\"\u003e Permanent \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 6/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eimmediately available role\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003egreat culture\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003egreat salary package available\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eINSURANCE BUILDING ESTIMATOR\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGold Coast, QLD\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFull-time | Permanent\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePosition Overview\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e An established insurance building and construction business is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to join its Gold Coast team. The role will focus on assessing building damage, developing detailed scopes of work and preparing accurate estimates for residential and commercial insurance building repairs, with responsibility for taking each estimate from initial inspection through to handover to the delivery team.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKey Responsibilities\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAttend residential and commercial properties to assess building damage and required repair works.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUndertake detailed site inspections and document damage, repair methodology and relevant construction requirements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare accurate and comprehensive scopes of work for insurance building repairs.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProduce detailed estimates covering labour, materials, subcontractors and associated construction costs.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReview insurer scopes, reports and supporting documentation and identify discrepancies where required.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eObtain, analyse and compare subcontractor and supplier quotations.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetermine appropriate construction and repair methodologies from concept through to handover.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare variations and supplementary estimates where additional damage or works are identified.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsure estimates align with insurer requirements, contractual expectations and internal commercial targets.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork closely with Supervisors and delivery teams to ensure a clear and accurate handover into construction.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintain accurate job notes, site photographs, reports and supporting documentation.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLiaise professionally with homeowners, insurers, assessors, loss adjusters, trades and internal stakeholders.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage multiple estimates and competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eExperience \u0026amp; Capability\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven experience in construction estimating, particularly within insurance building and property repairs.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience across both residential and commercial building projects.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong understanding of the construction process from concept through to handover.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong knowledge of construction pricing, labour, materials, subcontractor costs and repair methodologies.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience preparing detailed scopes of work and assessing building damage.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to interpret plans, engineering reports and technical documentation.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong commercial awareness and excellent attention to detail.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong written communication and report-writing ability.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience using construction, estimating or insurance claims software is highly regarded.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQualifications \u0026amp; Licences\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTrade qualification in Carpentry or another relevant construction discipline highly regarded.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCertificate IV or Diploma in Building and Construction highly regarded.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEstimating, Quantity Surveying or Construction Management qualification advantageous.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRelevant QBCC licence advantageous.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent Australian driver licence.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePersonal Attributes\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechnically strong with sound construction knowledge.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMethodical, accurate and commercially minded.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfident working autonomously and managing a high-volume workload.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong communicator who can explain technical building matters clearly.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProfessional, customer focused and comfortable dealing with multiple stakeholders.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow to Apply\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact Robert Price at S\u0026amp;you Recruitment on 0481 566 930.\u003cbr\u003e Please send through your CV together with a suitable time to talk. Immediate applications are encouraged.\u003cbr\u003e Robert Price | S\u0026amp;you Recruitment | 0481 566 930 \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"1125332\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "