Insurance Building Estimator | S/E Melbourne & Gippsland

Statewide Building & Restorations Group; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully maintained company vehicle

Laptop and mobile phone provided

Field- and office-based work

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team culture

Ongoing training

Job summary

Statewide Building & Restorations Group—Melbourne VIC—is seeking an Insurance Building Estimator. You will conduct site inspections, prepare detailed estimates, and coordinate restoration work for residential and commercial insurance claims, liaising with insurers and clients.

You will support project delivery with the Construction Manager, monitor progress, and ensure work complies with NCC, BCA, and WHS standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in insurance building repairs, restoration, or construction estimation.
• Trade qualification or trade background is highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of NCC and WHS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and damage assessments following insured events.
• Prepare accurate estimates and scopes of work for residential and commercial claims.
• Liaise with insurers, policyholders, trades, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor repair progress and ensure timely, on-budget delivery.
• Maintain documentation and reporting throughout each project.

Skills

Insurance estimating

Site inspections

Stakeholder management

NCC knowledge

WHS compliance

Software literacy

White Card

Education

Trade qualification or trade background

Tools

Estimating software

Project management software

Job description

Statewide Building & Restorations Group – Melbourne VIC

About SBRG

Help Customers Rebuild with Confidence

Statewide Building and Restorations Group (SBRG)are on a mission to provide the best, most seamless and integrated Restoration & Building experience within in the Australian Insurance Property Repair Market.

We are passionate about helping homeowners and businesses recover following insured events and, due to continued growth, are seeking an experienced Insurance Building Estimator to join our team. In this role, you will deliver a seamless end-to-end customer experience while managing the assessment, estimating, and restoration process with professionalism and care.

About the role:

As an Insurance Building Estimator, you will be the key point of contact for clients, policyholders, insurers, and subcontractors throughout the repair and restoration process.

You will be responsible for conducting site inspections, preparing detailed repair estimates and scopes of work for residential and commercial insurance claims, and supporting the delivery of reinstatement projects from assessment through to completion.

This position services South-East of Melbourne and the Gippsland region, with occasional interstate travel required to support major event responses when demand increases across our national network.

This role will service S/E Melbourne and Gippsland.

Office is based in Epping - attendance 1 day a week.

Role and Responsibilities:

Conduct site inspections and damage assessments following insured events

Prepare accurate estimates, scopes of work, and reports in accordance with insurer requirements and Policy Disclosure Statements (PDS)

Liaise with insurance partners, policyholders, trades, and internal stakeholders

Support project delivery and work closely with the Construction Manager

Monitor repair progress, ensuring works are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard

Manage variations, costs, and quality throughout the restoration process

Ensure compliance with all relevant WHS, legislative, and company requirements

Maintain accurate documentation and reporting throughout each project

Apply sound knowledge of the National Construction Code (NCC), Building Code of Australia (BCA), and relevant Australian Standards

Skills and Experience:

Previous experience in insurance building repairs, restoration, or construction estimation

Trade qualification or trade background highly regarded

Strong knowledge of residential and commercial building practices

White Card (essential)

Sound understanding of NCC, building regulations, and WHS requirements

Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

High level of computer literacy and confidence using estimating and project management software

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

Self-motivated, organised, and committed to delivering quality outcomes

What We Offer

Competitive salary package based on experience

Fully maintained company vehicle

Laptop and mobile phone provided

Combination of field-based and office-based work

Opportunity to join a fast-growing and respected organisation

Supportive team culture

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Genuine opportunities for career progression

SBRG is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive workplace for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Please visit our website for more information about our company www.sbrg.com.au

Please do not contact our office regarding this position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.