" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eBuilding Estimator\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"17421\"\u003e Building \u0026amp; Construction \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"17422\"\u003e Estimating \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"17423\"\u003e VIC - Melbourne \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"17424\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 28/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull Time Permanent positions available\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorks across Melbourne - Immediate start available\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn opportunity to have an impact over your locally community\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Position: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e C+M Build Group is a multi-disciplined design, engineering and construction services provider, specialising in insurance building. Working with leading national insurers, we deliver everything from building assessments to full reinstatements.\u003cbr\u003e We\u0027re looking for an experienced Estimator to join our team as a Quality Auditor, reviewing estimates and building reports to ensure accuracy, consistency and compliance with insurer requirements.\u003cbr\u003e Working closely with our estimating team, you\u0027ll provide feedback and hands-on support when needed. It\u0027s a great opportunity to use your industry experience in a different capacity and make a real impact.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe Offer:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFully maintained company vehicle, fuel card \u0026amp; toll tag\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMobile phone, laptop \u0026amp; iPad provided\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStable, full-time role with a national industry leader\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGenuine career progression\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupportive leadership team and collaborative culture\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOngoing training and professional development\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImmediate start available\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKey Responsibilities\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEstimate Quality Audits: Review estimators\u0026rsquo; estimates before client release, confirming accuracy and completeness. Verify quantities, measurements, rates, labour allowances, trade breakdowns, preliminaries, and margins. Ensure scopes align with damage, site findings, and repair strategies while flagging over/under-scoping or pricing anomalies.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilding Assessment Report Audits: Review reports for structure, technical accuracy, and professional presentation. Ensure the cause of damage, observations, photos, and evidence clearly support the conclusions and match the accompanying estimate. Check compliance with NCC/BCA, Australian Standards, and client templates.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEstimating Support: Assist estimators with preparing, reviewing, or amending estimates for complex or high-value claims. Provide guidance on scoping and pricing, and support the team during peak periods and catastrophe (CAT) events.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuality Systems \u0026amp; Continuous Improvement: Maintain an audit register tracking reviewed documents, issues found, and turnaround times. Identify recurring error trends to report to management, contribute to checklist/rate library developments, and help coach estimators to improve first-time-right quality.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout You: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMinimum 3 years\u0026rsquo; experience in insurance building, ideally within estimating, assessing or scoping.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong understanding of residential construction, building reports, estimating principles and trade pricing.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfident interpreting plans, scopes of works, photos and site notes.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent attention to detail, communication skills and ability to manage competing priorities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience with estimating software such as Xactimate, Buildsoft or insurer portals is highly regarded.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilding qualifications, knowledge of Australian Standards or previous quality auditing experience will be advantageous.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA collaborative, organised approach with the confidence to provide constructive feedback and take ownership of quality.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note:\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e The successful candidate must have the right to work in Australia and be prepared to undergo a pre-employment medical examination and criminal background check where required.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgency Notice:\u003c/strong\u003e The Johns Lyng Group do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies. Please do not forward resumes to hiring managers, or any other company employees. JLG are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes \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=\"2005783\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "