Introduction

A great opportunity for an experienced Production Estimator to join a fast-paced, supportive team, estimating quality residential homes with excellent systems and software. With around 300 homes delivered annually, enjoy consistent workflow, variety and long-term opportunity.

What are you going to do 

As a Production Estimator, you'll prepare accurate and timely estimates across a range of residential projects, supported by established systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare production estimates for residential homes.
  • Review plans, specifications, engineering and inclusions.
  • Complete quantity take-offs, measurements and detailed costings.
  • Estimate materials, labour, trades and construction costs.
  • Prepare BOQs and pricing for turnkey and customised homes.
  • Identify discrepancies, omissions and potential cost risks.
  • Verify supplier and trade pricing.
  • Manage multiple estimates and meet deadlines.
  • Work closely with construction, drafting and purchasing teams.
  • Maintain accurate estimating records and documentation.
  • Contribute to improving estimating processes and efficiency.
  • Databuild, On-Site and Bluebeam software

Essential skills and knowledge

We're looking for an experienced Residential Estimator who is confident working in a high-volume production environment.

You will ideally have:

  • Previous experience in residential construction estimating.
  • Experience with new homes, volume building or production building.
  • Strong knowledge of residential construction methods, materials and costs.
  • The ability to confidently read and interpret residential building plans.
  • Strong quantity take-off and cost-estimating skills.
  • Experience with BOQs and detailed project costing.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Strong time management and organisational skills.
  • The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • A practical and commercial approach to estimating.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.

What we offer 

  • Award-winning residential builder
  • 300+ homes delivered annually
  • Strong pipeline of work
  • Gold Coast to Sunshine Coast
  • Varied turnkey and customised homes
  • Great systems and modern software
  • Fast-paced, energetic team
  • Immediate start available

If you're an experienced Estimator looking for your next opportunity with a successful Gold Coast builder, we'd like to hear from you.

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 Berja 0413 885 101

Closing: 05 November 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

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