Building Estimator

Global 360; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully maintained company vehicle

Mobile phone, laptop & iPad provided

Stable, full-time role with a national

Genuine career progression

Supportive leadership team and culture

Ongoing training and development

Immediate start available

Job summary

C+M Build Group is seeking an experienced Estimator to join as a Quality Auditor in Brisbane, reviewing estimates and building reports to ensure accuracy, consistency and insurer compliance. You’ll offer feedback and hands-on support to the estimating team, contributing to high‑quality outcomes on complex claims.

With 3+ years in insurance building, you’ll interpret plans, perform audits and help improve processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in insurance building, estimating, assessing or scoping.
• Strong understanding of residential construction, building reports, estimating principles and trade pricing.
• Confident interpreting plans, scopes of works, photos and site notes.
• Experience with estimating software such as Xactimate, Buildsoft or insurer portals is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Estimate Quality Audits: review estimates before client release for accuracy and completeness; verify quantities, rates, labour allowances, trade breakdowns and margins.
• Building Assessment Report Audits: review reports for structure, technical accuracy and presentation; ensure damage observations and evidence support conclusions and match estimates.
• Estimating Support: assist estimators with preparing, reviewing or amending estimates for complex or high‑value claims; provide guidance on scoping and pricing.
• Quality Systems & Continuous Improvement: maintain audit registers; identify recurring error trends and coach estimators to improve first‑time‑right quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Plan interpretation

Collaborative approach

Education

Australian building qualifications

Tools

Xactimate

Buildsoft

Insurer portals

Job description

About the Position

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. We're 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. Working closely with our estimating team, you'll provide feedback and hands‑on support when needed. It's a great opportunity to use your industry experience in a different capacity and make a real impact.

We Offer

• Fully maintained company vehicle, fuel card & toll tag
• Mobile phone, laptop & iPad provided
• Stable, full-time role with a national industry leader
• Genuine career progression
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Immediate start available

Key Responsibilities

• Estimate Quality Audits: Review estimators’ 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.
• Building 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.
• Estimating 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.
• Quality Systems & 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.

About You

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in insurance building, ideally within estimating, assessing or scoping.
• Strong understanding of residential construction, building reports, estimating principles and trade pricing.
• Confident interpreting plans, scopes of works, photos and site notes.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience with estimating software such as Xactimate, Buildsoft or insurer portals is highly regarded.
• Building qualifications, knowledge of Australian Standards or previous quality auditing experience will be advantageous.
• A collaborative, organised approach with the confidence to provide constructive feedback and take ownership of quality.

Please note

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.

Additional information

• Full Time Permanent positions available
• Works across Melbourne - Immediate start available
• An opportunity to have an impact over your locally community