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Truss & Frame Estimator/ Detailer – Dry Creek

Supply Chain Team • Dry Creek, South Australia 5094, Australia • Full-time

Role Type

On-site • Temporary • Full-time • Associate

Description

About Big River Group

Big River Group is a publicly listed Australian company with more than 120 years of experience in timber, building materials and prefabricated construction solutions. With manufacturing and distribution sites across Australia and New Zealand, we are recognised for our commitment to quality, innovation and exceptional customer service across commercial, civil and residential markets.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Truss & Frame Estimator / Detailer to join our team in Dry Creek. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in producing accurate work, and wants to be part of a supportive and successful team.

In this position, you will play an important role in supporting our prefab operations through accurate estimating and detailing of roof truss and frame projects. We are looking for someone with relevant industry experience who can work collaboratively with the wider team and contribute to delivering quality outcomes for our customers.

What you will be doing

  • Preparing accurate estimates and detailed designs for truss and frame projects
  • Interpreting building plans, specifications, and job requirements
  • Liaising with internal teams, customers, and other stakeholders to ensure project requirements are clearly understood
  • Ensuring all detailing and estimating work is completed accurately and within required timeframes
  • Supporting the efficient flow of work through the prefab operation
  • Identifying and resolving discrepancies or issues in plans and documentation where required
  • Maintaining a high level of attention to detail to support quality and customer satisfaction
  • Working collaboratively with the broader team to achieve business and customer outcomes
  • Following company procedures, policies, and work instructions at all times
  • Contributing to a safe working environment and complying with workplace health and safety requirements

What you’ll bring

  • Previous experience in a truss and frame estimating/detailing role
  • A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience
  • Experience in framing and truss is highly regarded
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • A friendly, reliable, and professional approach
  • The ability to follow company policies, procedures, and work instructions
  • A strong commitment to workplace health and safety

What you’ll receive in return

  • Competitive salary with additional incentives
  • Growth and development opportunities
  • Free onsite Parking

Why join us?

At Big River Group, we are proud of our long history, strong industry reputation, and commitment to supporting our people to succeed. When you join our team, you become part of a business that values safety, teamwork, reliability, and quality in everything we do.

How to Apply

If you have the experience and are ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your application via SEEK or Employment Hero. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Big River Group we value equality, inclusion, and diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace free of discrimination. All aspects of recruitment and employment are based on competence, performance, merit, and business needs.

Company Overview

Big River Group manufactures a range of construction products including timber and steel formwork, timber flooring, plywood and decorative panels, as well as distributing a broad range of other building products from well-known local and international suppliers, focusing primarily on the commercial and residential, civil and infrastructure construction trade market segments. Big River owns and manages 26 sites across Australia and New Zealand, encompassing Big River Building Trade Centres, Big River Commercial, Timberwood Panels, Plytech and SLQ. Big River provides customers with the security of a full support network, and technical expertise at every stage of the product lifecycle. This is the guarantee of quality and service that Big River has based its 120 years of success on.