· 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 driver’s licence
* Minimum 3–5 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
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Principal Consultant: Sara Mason via Contact Number 08 9201 62***or **********@workpac.com quoting the below Reference Number
Job Reference Number: BSINDJ2026139797