Insurance Building Estimator & Quality Auditor

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

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.