Junior Estimator

Star Scaffolds; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and ongoing support

Career progression and advancement

Supportive team environment

Exposure to residential construction

Opportunity to learn estimating skills

Job summary

Star Scaffolds is seeking a motivated Junior Estimator to join our team at the Head Office in Kingston. You will assist with preparing accurate estimates and quotes for clients while gaining valuable industry experience.

Working with our Senior Estimator, you will learn to read plans, prepare quotes and develop estimating skills. Full training will be provided to start and progress your career in construction estimation.

Qualifications

• Excellent English and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good computer and data-entry skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise competing tasks.
• Positive, flexible and willing-to-learn attitude.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and house plans, or a willingness to learn.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Confidence to communicate with customers when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing accurate and timely estimates and quotes for clients.
• Provide administrative and estimating support to the team.
• Participate in learning to read plans and develop estimating skills under guidance.
• Receive full training and ongoing support.

Skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Data-entry skills

Multitasking

Willingness to learn

Reading drawings/house plans

Organisational skills

Customer communication

Job description

Due to continued growth, Star Scaffolds is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Estimator to join our team at our Head Office in Kingston.

Working closely with our Senior Estimator, you will assist with preparing accurate and timely estimates and quotes for our clients while gaining valuable industry experience.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and organised individual looking to start or develop their career in estimating.

As a Junior Estimator, you will provide administrative and estimating support to the team. While the role is entry-level, you will have the opportunity to learn how to read plans, prepare quotes and develop your estimating skills under the guidance of experienced team members.

Full training will be provided.

What We Offer

• Full training and ongoing support
• Opportunity to learn and develop your estimating skills
• Career progression and advancement opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Exposure to residential construction and scaffolding projects

About You

• Excellent English and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good computer and data-entry skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritise competing tasks
• A positive, flexible and willing-to-learn attitude
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and house plans, or a willingness to learn
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Confidence to communicate with customers when required
• Previous estimating, construction or industry experience is preferred but not essential. We are willing to train the right person who demonstrates the right attitude and willingness to learn.