Estimator (Building Insurance Repairs) $100-$120K + Super + Vehicle

Experienced Estimator | $110K – $120K P/A + Super | Growth and Stability | High Performing Builder 

Responsive Building is a high-performing insurance repair builder delivering quality outcomes across Queensland and New South Wales.

We are recognised for our strong culture, stability, and commitment to excellence.

Backed by established Tier One client partnerships and long-term contracts, we are experiencing sustained growth. This delivers genuine stability, robust systems, and excellent long-term career opportunities within a well-established and reputable builder.

We are seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team due to continued expansion and increasing project demand.

This role is ideal for a capable, detail-oriented Estimator with strong experience in insurance building repairs. You will be responsible for preparing accurate repair scopes and estimates, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and working collaboratively with insurers, assessors, trades, suppliers, and internal teams to achieve quality outcomes.

The Role

As an Estimator, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing accurate repair scopes, quotations, and cost estimates for residential insurance repair projects.
• Reviewing assessment reports, plans, photographs, and supporting documentation to determine repair requirements.
• Preparing estimates using industry estimating software and ensuring compliance with insurer requirements and company standards.
• Liaising with insurers, assessors, clients, trades, suppliers, and internal stakeholders throughout the estimating process.
• Obtaining and reviewing subcontractor and supplier quotations where required.
• Identifying potential variations, risks, and cost-saving opportunities while maintaining repair quality.
• Managing multiple estimates and priorities while meeting agreed turnaround times and service level expectations.
• Supporting operational teams during catastrophe (CAT) events and periods of increased workload.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance estimating accuracy, efficiency, and customer outcomes.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience estimating residential insurance repair projects is essential.
• Strong knowledge of residential construction methods, repair techniques, and insurance building processes.
• Experience using estimating software.
• Ability to interpret building plans, scopes of works, engineering reports, and assessor documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Trade qualification or formal building/construction qualifications highly regarded.
• White Card, Working at Heights, and current Qld driver’s licence required.
• Professional, organised, and customer-focused approach with excellent communication skills.

What We Offer

• Secure, long-term opportunity backed by major industry contracts and ongoing project demand.
• Market-leading salary of $100,000 – $120,000 per annum plus superannuation.
• Fully maintained company vehicle, fuel card, and tolls provided.
• Phone, Surface Pro, and all required tools/equipment supplied.
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities within a growing business.
• Supportive, family-oriented culture where people are valued and supported.
• Flexible work arrangements where operationally suitable.
• Strong administrative and operational support systems.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support and wellbeing services.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Insurance Repairs Estimator seeking a stable role with a respected, high-performing builder that values people, performance, and long-term growth, we would like to hear from you.

Responsive Building is a merit-based employer committed to equal opportunity.

Pre-employment checks relevant to the role may include reference checks, National Police Checks, driver licence verification, licence and qualification checks, and confirmation of right to work in Australia.

Company vehicles and work-related systems may also be subject to lawful workplace monitoring and vehicle tracking for safety, operational, and compliance purposes.