Site Estimator

Design & Build Recruitment; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment in Australia is seeking an experienced estimator to inspect residential properties, assess damage, and prepare cost estimates for insurance repairs. The role involves writing clear reports and compiling documentation for insurance claims, while liaising with insurers and internal teams.

You will work independently on multiple assessments, utilizing a background in carpentry to detect defects and determine rectification needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential estimating, insurance repairs, building maintenance or similar construction role.
• Experience conducting site inspections and assessing building damage.
• Confident preparing estimates, scopes of work and written reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections to assess residential building damage and required repairs.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for insurance repairs and rectification works.
• Write clear, accurate reports outlining damage, repair requirements and recommended works.
• Prepare scopes of work and supporting documentation for insurance claims.

Skills

Site inspections

Estimating

Report writing

Stakeholder liaison

Carpentry background

Job description

Join an established insurance builder that has been operating for over 20 years, specialising in building repairs, insurance claims and property rectification works across residential and commercial properties.

Working across a variety of properties, you’ll conduct site inspections to assess damage, determine the scope of required repairs and prepare detailed cost estimates and reports to support the insurance claims process.

The Opportunity

• Conduct site inspections to assess residential building damage and required repairs
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for insurance repairs and rectification works
• Write clear, accurate reports outlining damage, repair requirements and recommended works
• Prepare scopes of work and supporting documentation for insurance claims.
• Identify building defects, damage and potential rectification requirements
• Liaise with internal teams, insurers and relevant stakeholders regarding assessments and estimates
• Maintain accurate records and ensure reports are completed within required timeframes

About You

• Previous experience in residential estimating, insurance repairs, building maintenance or a similar construction role
• Experience conducting site inspections and assessing building damage
• Confident preparing estimates, scopes of work and written report
• Able to work independently and manage multiple assessments
• Trade background in carpentry

What’s On Offer

• A role focused on estimating, inspections and reporting — no site supervision or trade management required
• Supportive and inclusive working culture
• Professional development and career progression
• Strong long term project pipeline
• Salary up to $120k + super + vehicle

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