Introduction

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Estimator ready to step into an Estimating Manager role, or an established Estimating Manager looking for their next challenge.

What are you going to do 

This is an excellent opportunity to lead a high-performing team that genuinely values its people.

  • Lead, coach, and develop the estimating team.
  • Oversee residential insurance estimates, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
  • Manage team workloads and allocate resources effectively.
  • Review complex estimates, variations, and costings.
  • Work closely with supervisors, project managers, insurers, and key stakeholders.
  • Monitor team performance and drive continuous improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with company standards and insurer requirements.
  • Identify opportunities to improve estimating processes and systems.
  • Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Proven experience in residential insurance estimating.
  • Ideal for a Senior Estimator ready to take the next step into an Estimating Manager role.
  • Strong knowledge of residential construction methods, repair scopes, and insurance claims.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships internally and externally.
  • A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment.
  • A solutions-focused mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement.
  • The ability to motivate, coach, and develop a high-performing team while leading by example.
  • A passion for delivering quality outcomes and adding value to both the business and its clients
  • Must be Brisbane-based, preferably located on the northside of Brisbane

What we offer 

  • Excellent opportunity to step into management and develop your leadership career.
  • Lead and mentor a high-performing estimating team.
  • Supportive leadership and a collaborative, people-first culture.
  • Northside Brisbane location.
  • Stable and growing business with a strong pipeline of work.
  • Genuine career progression and long-term opportunities.

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Mae on 0413 885 101

Closing: 16 August 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

Now great times are beginning! With Brunel you have countless opportunities to help shape technological progress. You decide how your career path goes. We support you in every phase of your career. You always have security behind you: Brunel!