Junior Estimator

Bretts Trade Timber and Hardware; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Discounts

Free On-Site Parking

Hands-on Training

Regular Weekday Hours

True Job Security

Great Team Culture

Job summary

Bretts Allkind Joinery division is seeking a Junior or Intermediate Estimator to learn, grow, and build a career in specialised timber manufacturing. Training will be provided to teach you software and technical knowledge, with an on-site role at our Brisbane office.

You'll work with our experienced team on quotes, tenders, and production handovers, while developing your skills in timber joinery and client liaison. Queensland driver’s licence required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience in estimating.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural plans.
• Comfortable learning new software such as Joinerysoft, AutoCAD or AWS.

Responsibilities

• Plan & Specification Analysis: Review site reports, architectural plans, and tender documentation.
• Quoting & Tendering: Prepare quotes, pricing, take-offs, and tenders for custom timber packages.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with clients, architects, builders, and internal teams to coordinate project details.
• Technical Advice & Handovers: Hand off finalised quotes into production runs.

Skills

Estimating

Plan reading

Tech literacy

Tools

Joinerysoft

AutoCAD

AWS system

Job description

About the Role

At Bretts, our Allkind Joinery division is looking for an enthusiastic Junior or Intermediate Estimator who is eager to learn, grow, and build a serious career in specialised timber manufacturing.

You don't need to know every custom joinery detail on day one—we will invest in your training, teach you specialised software, and support you as you build your technical knowledge.

The role is strictly on-site at our office and does not offer remote or work-from-home options.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Plan & Specification Analysis: Review site reports, architectural plans, and tender documentation.
• Quoting & Tendering: Prepare quotes, pricing, take-offs, and tenders for custom timber packages.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with clients, architects, builders, and internal teams to coordinate project details.
• Technical Advice & Handovers: Work alongside our experienced team to hand off finalised quotes into smooth production runs.

About You

Ideally, you bring:

• Estimating Experience: Minimum 12 months experience in estimating, preferably in timber joinery or in a related manufacturing/trade sector.
• Plan Reading Skills: Ability to read and interpret architectural plans and documentation.
• Technologically Literate: Comfortable learning new software —experience with Joinerysoft, AutoCAD, or AWS system is highly regarded.
• Licence: Current Queensland Driver’s Licence.
• The Right Attitude: A keen eye for detail, reliable work ethic, and a genuine interest in learning custom timber crafts.

Why Choose Bretts?

Most job listings promise stability and culture – we’ve been delivering both in Queensland for 108 years.

You can enjoy:

• Staff Discounts: Generous employee discounts across all Bretts timber, hardware, trade, and plumbing supplies.
• Free On-Site Parking: Forget daily parking fees – drive in and park steps away from the office.
• Hands-on Training: Active investment in upskilling and internal progression.
• Regular Weekday Hours: A consistent Monday-Friday schedule that supports a balanced lifestyle.
• True Job Security: 108 years of Queensland history providing long-term stability.
• Great Team Culture: Join a supportive environment with regular team events to connect, celebrate milestones, and unwind.