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As an Australian-owned and operated company, we offer specialized end-to-end Building Inspection and residential building repair services to the insurance industry throughout Australia.
At Mk3, we work together to build relationships and open the doors to exciting possibilities. Mk3 is a place for support and belonging to build lifelong connections. It’s your launchpad for growing your skills and helping shape your future. With united goals in sight, you'll gain valuable expertise that will stick with you for life, both in and out of the office. So, take centre stage and show us what ideas you can bring to the table. Be a part of a company that’s helping make a difference in the lives of our customers.
Your new role
As an Estimator, your expertise and knowledge in building will be utilised to assist in scoping and costing home insurance claims. The job requires you to apply your skills, methodology, and building knowledge to estimate and evaluate scoping of repair works. Our Junior Estimators will be assisting our Estimating team from the review and evaluation of scopes all the way to preparing detailed scope of repair works.
In these roles you will:
• Estimate quantities and cost of materials, labour, and construction administrative costs for residential repairs.
• Reviewing 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.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills with all stakeholders.
• Be able to work independently and as a strong team member when required.
• Manage your time effectively and efficiently.
• Be safety and quality focused at all times.
About You
We are looking for a well presented, well organised and a self-motivated individual with hands-on building industry experience or someone who is looking to take their estimating career to the next level.
To succeed in these roles, you’ll have:
• Previous experience in an estimating role - minimum 1 year
• Current drivers’ licence
• Hold a relevant qualification in estimating or relevant trade qualification or currently completing relevant qualification.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills (Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel)
• Sound knowledge of National Construction Code (NCC)
• Excellent work ethic
• A willingness to learn and self-motivated attributes.
• Hands-on experience with complex data research activities
• Pass police check
What’s in it for you?
• A truly competitive salary package
• You’ll be trained by leaders of today’s insurance industry, so your career can grow as you do.
• Friendly and supportive working environment which is built around a great dynamic team.
• Additional Birthday Leave to celebrate your birthday each year.
• As our business grows, so do the opportunities for our people.
• On-site facilities including a gym and innovation room.
• We believe we offer a dynamic, supportive, and satisfying work environment.
How to apply
If you want to take your part in helping people get back to normal life and join a company with truly empowering culture, hit the ‘Apply Now’ button and attach your CV/Resume and Cover Letter.
We’ve put the safety of those in our offices first, so we require all of our team to be fully vaccinated and provide a Police Check.
