About the Company:
Our client is a highly respected industry leader in the Insurance building & restoration industry, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality results on various insurance projects across a wide range of sectors. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, they continue to raise the bar in project delivery and customer satisfaction.
This position can be based in Murarrie QLD, Doncaster VIC or Lidcombe NSW.
About the Role:
We are seeking a battle tested Senior Estimator ready to step into a National role to oversee our estimating operations, lead, inspire and coach the extended National Estimating team, to ensure the successful execution of monthly front-end SLA’s, monthly Sales KPI’s and critical performance indicators, including sales budgets, conversions rates, compliance and overall Estimator capacity.
This is a hands-on role, where you'll be the bridge between estimating and site supervision, ensuring robust quality systems are established, maintained, and continuously improved.
Key Responsibilities:
- Asist when a Catastrophe Event (CAT) occurs. This includes travelling and being on the ground assisting with setting up the front-end response to the CAT
- Assist the team nationally by monitoring and completing Scope Validations for key client portals
- Ensure weekly Estimating Job Pack meetings are occurring in all businesses
- The team. Build relationships and assist with the development of the team
- Ensure adequate capacity across the Country of Estimating resources
Assist with any rate reviews be aware of market trends and pricing schedules
- Manage QA Reviews, along with Estimator & Local Business Unit Manager for any projects over $1m
- Monitor quality and presentation of reports and quotations submitted
General education around identifying items and the type of reporting that is required
- Provide feedback and close the loop on any items or trends you are seeing that the teams require additional attention
What We're Looking For:
- Demonstrated experience in Estimating and/or Quality Auditing within the Insurance Construction industry
- Strong knowledge of Construction methodologies and terminology
- Qualifications in Building, Construction, Quantity Surveying, or a trade background (highly regarded)
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines
- Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes
- Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Familiarity with AUS Standards relevant to construction
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to comprehend and read plans and drawings, including the stages involved in repair works
- Prior Large Loss insurance estimating experience
- Ability to build a scope of works and clearly articulate this in writing and have a general understanding of industry rates
- Ability to clearly communicate with clients
- Valid Australian Drivers Licence
- Have competent computer skills including Microsoft suite
- Must have full working rights in Australia
This position can be based in Murarrie QLD, Doncaster VIC or Lidcombe NSW. Please note that a criminal background check and medical will form part of this recruitment process.
