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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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: PR-293818

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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