Insurance Repair Estimator: Experienced or Carpenter Ready to Step Off the Tools

Responsive Building; Hillcrest; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully maintained company vehicle

Fuel card

Phone and equipment supplied

Career development

Job summary

Responsive Building is seeking an experienced Insurance Repair Estimator or a Carpenter ready to step off the tools to join our team in Queensland. You will inspect properties, prepare repair scopes and cost estimates for residential insurance repairs, review plans and assessment reports, and liaise with insurers, assessors and trades to deliver accurate estimates.

We offer training, ongoing development, and a clear career pathway within a stable, reputable builder backed by major industry

Qualifications

• Essential: Insurance repair experience either as estimator or carpenter/tradesperson.
• Solid knowledge of residential construction methods and repair techniques.
• Ability to read plans, scopes of works, engineering reports and assessor documentation.
• Comfortable using estimating or job management software; willing to learn new tools.

Responsibilities

• Inspect properties and prepare accurate repair scopes, quotes and cost estimates for residential insurance repair work.
• Review assessment reports, plans and photos to determine repair requirements.
• Prepare estimates in industry estimating software to insurer requirements and company standards.
• Liaise with insurers, assessors, loss adjusters, clients, trades and internal team.
• Obtain and review subcontractor and supplier quotes when needed.
• Identify variations, risks and cost-saving opportunities while maintaining repair quality.
• Manage multiple estimates and meet turnaround times and service levels.
• Assist with site supervision during CAT events and peak periods.
• Contribute to improvements in estimating accuracy and customer outcomes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical ability

Plan reading

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

White Card (Construction Induction)

Working at Heights card

Tools

Estimating software

Job management software

Computer/Email literacy

Job description

Insurance Repair Estimator: Experienced or Carpenter Ready to Step Off the Tools

Attractive Remuneration | Training and Career Pathway | High Performing Builder

About Responsive Building

Responsive Building is a high-performing insurance repair builder delivering quality outcomes across Queensland and New South Wales.

We are recognised for our strong culture, stability, and commitment to excellence.

Backed by established Tier One client partnerships and long-term contracts, we are experiencing sustained growth. This delivers genuine stability, robust systems, and excellent long-term career opportunities within a well-established and reputable builder.

We are seeking experienced Estimators, or Carpenters looking to get off the tools, to join our team due to continued expansion and increasing project demand.

Two ways into this role

Experienced estimators: you are a career Estimator (Insurance Repairs - Building) and want to move to a company that offers a stable role with a well-supported team.

Carpenters and tradespeople: you've worked on insurance repair jobs, understand building methods and the basics of estimating, and are ready to move off the tools into an estimating career.

We will train you and help you grow with the business, as long as you hold the essential tickets listed below.

The Role

Inspect properties and prepare accurate repair scopes, quotes and cost estimates for residential insurance repair work.

Review assessment reports, plans, photos and supporting documents to determine repair requirements.

Prepare estimates in industry estimating software, in line with insurer requirements and company standards.

Liaise with insurers, assessors, loss adjusters, clients, trades, suppliers and our internal team.

Obtain and review subcontractor and supplier quotes where needed.

Identify variations, risks and cost-saving opportunities while maintaining repair quality.

Manage multiple estimates and meet agreed turnaround times and service levels.

Help with site supervision during peak periods, such as storm and weather (CAT) events.

Contribute to improvements in estimating accuracy, efficiency and customer outcomes.

About you

Insurance repair experience is essential, either as an estimator or as a carpenter/tradesperson on insurance repair work.

Solid knowledge of residential construction methods and repair techniques.

Ability to read plans, scopes of works, engineering reports and assessor documentation.

Strong attention to detail, good with numbers and able to manage competing deadlines.

Clear, professional communication with customers, insurers and trades.

Comfortable using a computer, email and estimating or job management software (or keen to learn).

Willing to help with site supervision during peak periods and weather events.

Essential requirements (all applicants, including carpenters and tradespeople)

Current Working at Heights card.

White Card (general construction induction).

Highly regarded

Experience with PRIME (an advantage, not a requirement; training provided).

Experience with other estimating software.

What We Offer

Secure, long-term opportunity backed by major industry contracts and ongoing project demand.

Fully maintained company vehicle, fuel card, and tolls provided, and limited personal use within company policy.

Phone, Surface Pro, and all required tools/equipment supplied.

Genuine career development and progression opportunities within a growing business.

Supportive, family-oriented culture where people are valued and supported.

Flexible work arrangements where operationally suitable.

Strong administrative and operational support systems.

Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support and wellbeing services.

Responsive Building is a merit-based, equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably skilled people.

Pre-employment checks relevant to the role may include reference checks, National Police Checks, driver licence verification, licence and qualification checks, and confirmation of right to work in Australia.

Company vehicles and work-related systems may also be subject to lawful workplace monitoring and vehicle tracking for safety, operational, and compliance purposes.

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