Job details
Monday to Friday roster
Permanent position
Competitive salary package aligned with current market rates
About Our Client
This Queensland-based rail freight operator provides critical haulage services across regional and metropolitan networks, supporting the transport of bulk commodities including coal, grain, minerals and agricultural products. With a strong operational footprint across the state, the organisation delivers end to end logistics solutions encompassing train operations, asset management and maintenance, underpinned by a commitment to safety, reliability and customer service. The business plays a key role in connecting producers to domestic and export markets, maintaining high compliance standards and leveraging a skilled workforce to ensure efficient and dependable freight movements.
About The Position
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Commercial Estimator to join a well-established team in a permanent, office based role located in Milton, QLD. In this position, you will play a key role in delivering timely and accurate property repair assessments and detailed scopes of work, ensuring projects are costed correctly and aligned to client expectations. With a strong focus on KPIs, precision in costings, and high quality customer service, this role offers the chance to contribute to a fast paced, professional environment where your expertise and attention to detail will be highly valued.
Key Responsibilities Include
Coordinate and schedule trades to undertake initial make-safe works to prevent further loss or damage.
Conduct thorough assessments of property damage, either onsite or remotely, in accordance with relevant building codes, industry standards, and insurer requirements.
Prepare detailed and professional causation reports and Scope of Works for both minor and major building losses.
Identify high-risk work as part of assessments and support HSEQ planning and assurance activities.
Engage appropriate specialist trades for complex or technical assessments, reviewing and incorporating findings into reports as required.
Ensure all estimations comply with relevant legislation, codes, and HSEQ standards.
Communicate effectively with customers, insurers, and other stakeholders, clearly outlining the insurance and repair process.
Manage stakeholder expectations throughout the estimation process through timely and professional communication.
Submit completed assessments and reports within agreed timeframes and service level
agreements.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in all internal and external CRM and job management
systems.
Follow established business procedures and actively support continuous improvement
initiatives.
Provide technical advice and support to internal teams, including administration and customer
service functions.
Undertake ad hoc tasks as directed in line with business requirements.
Be available for overtime and travel during high-volume periods or major event responses.
Ability to travel and work outside standard hours during surge periods (as required)
Skills & Experience Required
Trade qualification or tertiary education in building, construction management, or a related field
Builders / Supervisors Licence
White Card
Current drivers licence
Minimum 35 years experience in building estimating, insurance assessment, or a related
construction or trade-based role.
Solid understanding of residential and/or commercial construction methods, materials, and
building codes
Demonstrated experience preparing scopes of work and damage causation reports
Strong working knowledge of insurance industry practices, especially in property claims
High level of written communication skills for professional reporting
Sound knowledge of HSEQ practices and relevant legislation
Lateral thinking and problem-solving skills.
Strong systems, operational and reporting skills with a willingness to work flexible hours and be
adaptable to changed routines from time to time
Apply Now
Click on the Apply button or for a confidential discussion please contact:
Principal Consultant: Sara Mason via Contact Number or quoting the below Reference Number
Job Reference Number: BSINDJ
About WorkPac
WorkPac is one of the largest workforce solutions businesses in Australia, backed by over 25 years of proven success. We offer tailored, end-to-end solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across diverse sectors, including Mining, Construction, Industrial, Engineering, Healthcare, Social Care and more.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.