Estimator

Design & Build Recruitment; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary above $100K+ + Super

Permanent position

Excellent systems in place

Variety of standard and customised HmS

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment – Gold Coast is partnering with an award-winning volume builder delivering about 300 homes per year from the Gold Coast to the Sunshine Coast. We are seeking an experienced Estimator to price a high volume of turnkey and customised residential homes.

You will prepare approximately 3–5 estimates weekly, leveraging strong costing skills and a proactive, team-focused approach. The role offers a permanent position, with excellent systems in place to support accurate and

Qualifications

• Experience estimating within the residential construction industry.
• Ideally experience with a volume builder.
• Strong understanding of residential construction, costing and inclusions.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates within tight timeframes.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Experience using Databuild, Onsite and Bluebeam.
• A proactive and team-focused approach.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare approximately 3–5 estimates per week, varying by project complexity.
• Price turnkey and customised residential homes accurately.
• Maintain clear costings and include relevant inclusions.
• Utilise systems to drive efficiency and consistency in estimates.
• Collaborate with sales, design and project teams to meet targets.

Skills

Residential construction

Databuild

Onsite

Bluebeam

Costing

Multitasking

Team player

Tools

Databuild

Onsite

Bluebeam

Job description

Design & Build Recruitment – Gold Coast QLD

Join an award-winning volume builder with a strong pipeline, great systems and a genuinely good team culture.

We are currently recruiting on behalf of an award-winning volume builder delivering approximately 300 homes per year across the Gold Coast to Sunshine Coast corridor.

Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Estimator to join their team and play a key role in pricing a high volume of turnkey and customised residential homes.

The Role You will be responsible for completing approximately 3–5 estimates per week, depending on the complexity of each project.

The homes range from standard turnkey designs of around 180m² through to highly customised homes with 40+ additional inclusions, providing plenty of variety in the role.

Importantly, you\'ll have access to excellent systems and processes to support you in achieving your targets efficiently and accurately.

About You We\'re looking for an Estimator who has:

• Experience estimating within the residential construction industry
• Ideally, experience with a volume builder
• Strong understanding of residential construction, costing and inclusions
• The ability to manage multiple estimates within tight timeframes
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Experience using Databuild, Onsite and Bluebeam
• A proactive and team-focused approach
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

What\'s On Offer?

• $100K+ + Super, depending on experience
• Permanent position with a highly regarded, award-winning builder
• Approximately 300 homes delivered annually
• Strong pipeline of work across the Gold Coast to Sunshine Coast
• 3–5 estimates per week
• Excellent systems and processes already in place
• Variety of standard and highly customised homes
• Energetic, collaborative and supportive team culture
• Great opportunity to join a growing and successful business

This is a great opportunity for an Estimator looking to join a modern, fast-paced residential builder where the systems are in place, the workload is strong and the team genuinely enjoys working together.