Estimator
Vacancy Number: PR-261971
Australia, Brisbane
Experience: Not applicable
Education Level: Secondary School
Infrastructure
Closing: 06 September 2025
Introduction
What are you going to do
- Prepare accurate and detailed cost estimates for volume and custom homes, including materials, labour, and subcontractors.
- Interpret architectural plans, specifications, and client inclusions to ensure accurate scope and pricing.
- Liaise with internal teams (sales, drafting, construction) and external suppliers/subcontractors for pricing and updates.
- Generate BOQs, material take-offs, and variations using estimating software (e.g. Databuild, Onsite Companion, Bluebeam).
- Identify potential cost risks and offer value engineering or design alternatives when required.
- Maintain up-to-date pricing databases and ensure all estimates align with company procedures and industry standards.
Essential skills and knowledge
- Over 3+ years' experience as an Estimator, preffered residential construction
- Experienced to both production and sales estimating
- Strong understanding of residential construction methods and cost control
- Able to interpret drawings, plans, and specifications accurately
- Great attention to detail and time management skills
- Experience using Databuild, Onsite Companion, or Bluebeam preferred
- Excellent communication and teamwork mindset
What we offer
- Supportive and structured management - no chaos, no last-minute scrambling
- Strong project pipeline already in place - minimal downtime
- Stable, long-term employment with a growing builder
- A people-first company with a genuine team culture
About Brunel:
Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.
Do you have questions?
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Mae Berja on 0413 885 101 or email m.berja@brunel.net
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Application process
First Contact
We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.
Scheduling an Interview
After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.
Phone/ Qualification Interview
During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.
Meeting in Real Life
After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.
Application for the Position
Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.
Do you have questions?
MB
Mae Berja