Insurance Repair Estimator: Move Off Tools to Growth

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

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