AddressWe are seeking an experienced Desktop Estimator to join our expanding Estimating team in our Gold Coast/ Sunshine Coast Offices. If you are a passionate person, seeking the opportunity to be an integral part of our dynamic team and have career aspirations to succeed and grow, this full-time opportunity is for you.
About Us
As an Australian-owned and operated company, we offer specialised end-to-end Building Inspection and Residential building repair services to the insurance industry throughout Australia.
Mk3 is a place for support and belonging to build lifelong connections. You'll gain valuable skills that will shape your future and be your launchpad for a successful career ahead. We want to know what ideas you can bring to the table. Join a company that’s helping make a difference in the lives of our customers.
Your new role
As a Desktop Estimator, your expertise and knowledge in building will be utilised to assist in scoping and costing home insurance claims. This role requires you to apply your skills, methodology, and building knowledge to estimate and evaluate scoping of repair works. Your role will be to predominately assist our Estimating team from initial review and evaluation of scopes, to preparing a detailed scope of repair works.
In your role you will:
• Estimate quantities and cost of materials, labour, and construction administrative costs for residential repairs.
• Review and analyse assessors draft scope of repair works.
• Prepare, write, and format Scope of Works documents, including trade break ups, Prime Cost Schedules, and Building Preliminaries.
• When required, conduct site inspections to examine the damage, record measurements, and capture additional data.
• Ensure estimates are aligned with the repairs and client expectations by collaborating with building consultants.
• Produce competitive and accurate bids by keeping up with industry trends, market conditions and pricing fluctuations.
• Utilise in-house and industry standard software to analyse and produce detailed estimates.
• Be able to work independently and as a strong team member when required.
• Manage your time effectively and efficiently.
• Always be safety and quality focused.
About You
We are looking for a well organised and presented individual who is self-motivated and possesses hands-on building industry experience, or someone who is seeking to advance their Estimating career.
To succeed in this role, you’ll have:
• Minimum 1 year experience Estimating or Trade qualified (construction).
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills (Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel)
• Sound knowledge of National Construction Code (NCC)
• A willingness to learn and contribute to the team’s success.
• Self-motivated.
• Hands-on experience with complex data research activities
• Current drivers’ licence (desired but not essential).
• Pass mandatory Police Check.
Benefits of working with us:
• Full training provided by experienced Leaders.
• Friendly and supportive/ dynamic team.
• Potential Career growth opportunities, mentorship programs.
• Monthly Team/ Office initiatives.
• Additional Birthday Leave and option to opt into RDO program.
• Gym/ facilities on site.
How to apply
If you want to take your step to join a company with truly empowering culture, hit the ‘Apply Now’ button and attach your CV/Resume and Cover Letter.
You must currently be in Australia and have eligible working rights.
We’ve put the safety of those in our offices first, so we require all of our team to complete pre-employment background checks such as a national police check.
