On Road Estimator

On-Road Estimator | Insurance Building | Brisbane

Competitive Salary + Super + Vehicle

Permanent Full-Time | Brisbane | Immediate Start Available

Drake International is partnering with an established insurance building company to recruit an experienced On-Road Estimator to join its growing Brisbane team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in insurance repairs, building assessments and estimating who enjoys being out on the road rather than sitting behind a desk all day.

You'll be responsible for attending properties, assessing building damage, preparing accurate scopes of works and providing detailed estimates for residential and commercial insurance repairs.

The Role

Working across the Brisbane region, you will manage your own schedule of site assessments, working closely with homeowners, insurance companies, loss adjusters and internal construction teams.

You will play an important role in ensuring accurate assessments, competitive pricing and efficient progression of insurance repair claims.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend residential and commercial properties to assess insurance-related building damage.

• Conduct detailed site inspections and identify required repair works.

• Prepare accurate scopes of works, cost estimates and quotations.

• Assess building damage resulting from storms, water ingress, fire and other insured events.

• Liaise with homeowners, insurance assessors, loss adjusters and internal stakeholders.

• Identify variations, additional works and potential project risks.

• Ensure estimates align with relevant building standards and insurance requirements.

• Maintain accurate records, photographs and supporting documentation.

• Work closely with project managers and supervisors to ensure a smooth handover of approved works.

• Manage multiple assessments while meeting agreed turnaround times.

About You

• Previous experience as an On-Road Estimator, Building Estimator, Insurance Assessor or similar.

• Strong understanding of residential building construction, repairs and insurance restoration.

• Experience preparing detailed scopes of works and repair estimates.

• Ability to identify building defects, damage and appropriate rectification methods.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Strong time management and organisational abilities.

• Confident working independently and managing a busy schedule of site inspections.

• Current Australian driver's licence.

• Experience using insurance estimating software will be highly regarded.

• Relevant building qualifications or QBCC licensing will be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary package plus superannuation.

• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.

• Permanent, full-time employment.

• Established pipeline of insurance repair work.

• Autonomy to manage your own daily site assessment schedule.

• Supportive and experienced management team.

• Opportunity to develop your career within a growing business.

• Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Interested?

If you're an experienced On-Road Estimator with a background in insurance building repairs and are looking for a new opportunity in Brisbane, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply now through Drake International for a confidential discussion.

Rob Price
Recruitment Manager | Construction Queensland
Drake International

All applications will be treated confidentially.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Drake, we are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and equity. While our journey is ongoing, our shared goal is to create an environment where every individual is respected and valued. We are a community that recognises the strength of diversity.

Right to Work

The above position is open only to applicants who have a current right to work in Australia. Applicants who do not have a current right to work In Australia will unfortunately not be considered and are respectfully asked not to apply.