Australia, Brisbane
Experience: Not applicable
Education Level: Secondary School
Infrastructure
Closing: September 06, 2025

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Introduction

What are you going to do 

  • Prepare accurate and detailed cost estimates for volume and custom homes, including materials, labour, and subcontractors.
  • Interpret architectural plans, specifications, and client inclusions to ensure accurate scope and pricing.
  • Liaise with internal teams (sales, drafting, construction) and external suppliers/subcontractors for pricing and updates.
  • Generate BOQs, material take-offs, and variations using estimating software (e.g. Databuild, Onsite Companion, Bluebeam).
  • Identify potential cost risks and offer value engineering or design alternatives when required.
  • Maintain up-to-date pricing databases and ensure all estimates align with company procedures and industry standards.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Over 3+ years' experience as an Estimator, preffered residential construction
  • Experienced to both production and sales estimating
  • Strong understanding of residential construction methods and cost control
  • Able to interpret drawings, plans, and specifications accurately
  • Great attention to detail and time management skills
  • Experience using Databuild, Onsite Companion, or Bluebeam preferred
  • Excellent communication and teamwork mindset

What we offer 

  • Supportive and structured management - no chaos, no last-minute scrambling
  • Strong project pipeline already in place - minimal downtime
  • Stable, long-term employment with a growing builder
  • A people-first company with a genuine team culture

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 on 0413 885 101 or email m.berja@brunel.net

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Are you ready for the next step in your career? Join Brunel’s powerful global network, where passionate, results-driven specialists come together with industry-leading clients. By connecting specialists to pioneering projects, we drive change in many industries, enabling growth and delivering great outcomes. Brunel helps you reach your full potential and empowers you to make an impact within a purpose-driven global company.

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Our Culture and Values

At Brunel, we are proud of our unique corporate culture, which is shaped and nurtured by the collective efforts of our employees. Our work environment is characterised by an authentic, communicative and inclusive approach to teamwork that fosters an atmosphere of collaboration and creativity. Our values are at the center of everything we do – for our clients, our colleagues and ourselves.

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Our ESG Commitment

Since 1975, our mission has always been to connect specialists to exciting career opportunities, to support the development of these careers, and to offer fair and equal employment. This has enabled us to create a truly sustainable and durable business model. Having a passion for people and caring deeply for the environment is not only part of Brunel’s DNA but is also reflected in our culture and values. As a global company, we take our social responsibility very seriously.

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Mae Berja

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