Estimator/Supervisor | Townsville

GMTS Recruitment; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Supportive team environment

Ongoing training and development

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

GMTS Recruitment in Townsville is seeking an experienced Estimator/Supervisor for a well-established construction company specialising in insurance repairs and strata work. You will assess property damage, estimate repair costs, and supervise trades to ensure timely, high-quality restorations.

You will coordinate with insurers and insured parties, manage multiple projects, uphold OH&S requirements, and deliver accurate estimates independently.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ supervising experience.
• Experience in insurance building is highly desirable.
• Trade qualifications in building (carpentry preferred) or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assessing property damage and preparing detailed reports.
• Supervising reinstatement works and coordinating trades.
• Liaising with insurers and insured parties to organise access.
• Monitoring progress, addressing issues, and ensuring OH&S compliance.
• Coordinating inspections and sign-offs with building surveyors.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Estimating

Trade coordination

Insurance building

OHS knowledge

Education

Carpentry or building trade qualification

QBCC Supervisors License

Job description

The Company

Join a well-established construction company specialising in insurance repairs and strata work. With long-standing partnerships with Australia’s leading insurance companies and loss assessors, this business continues to thrive and grow. Due to increasing demand, they are now seeking an experienced Estimator/Supervisor to join their high-performing team in Townsville. Excellent salary.

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a dual Estimator/Supervisor role where you’ll be responsible for assessing property damage, estimating repair costs, and supervising trades to ensure timely, high-quality restorations. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Conducting building insurance assessments and preparing detailed reports
• Supervising building reinstatement works
• Engaging, coordinating, and managing trades throughout the restoration process
• Monitoring job progress and resolving issues as they arise
• Liaising with insurance companies and insured parties
• Organising property access with insured clients
• Managing disputes and delivering timely resolutions
• Ensuring all works comply with OH&S requirements and contractual obligations
• Coordinating inspections and sign-offs from building surveyors

The Candidate

To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally bring:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a supervising role
• Previous experience in insurance building (highly desirable but not essential)
• Trade qualifications in building (carpentry preferred) or a related field
• QBCC Supervisors License or equivalent required
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Solid computer literacy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Good knowledge of OHS legislation and industry regulations
• Familiarity with current market rates and trade practices
• The ability to provide accurate estimates independently
• A current and valid driver’s license

The Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Career growth opportunities within a reputable company