Professional Building Group (PBG) is an established insurance building company delivering high-quality repair outcomes for policyholders across Australia.

Our focus is simple — deliver accurate assessments, practical repair solutions, and exceptional customer service while supporting customers through what is often a stressful time.

We are seeking an experienced Insurance Building Estimator to join our team, based in the Melbourne Metro region/ Melbourne North and surrounds.

This is a dedicated estimating and assessment role within an established region, working alongside a supportive team and experienced operational team.

Melbourne Metro

About the Role

As an Insurance Building Estimator, you will be responsible for conducting on-site assessments of insurance claims, identifying damage, preparing detailed scopes of work, and producing accurate repair estimates.

You will work closely with insurers, policyholders, and internal teams to ensure assessments are completed efficiently, accurately, and in line with insurer requirements and industry standards.

This role is based in Melbourne Metro, with work primarily across metropolitan Melbourne and surrounding areas as required.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct on-site assessments of residential and small commercial insurance claims
- Identify damage and determine appropriate repair methodologies
- Prepare detailed scopes of work and repair estimates
- Review engineering reports, specialist reports, and supporting documentation
- Provide practical building advice and recommendations to insurers and internal stakeholders




- Ensure scopes and estimates align with insurer requirements and Australian building standards
- Liaise professionally with policyholders throughout the assessment process
- Maintain accurate records, reports, photographs, and claim documentation
- Work collaboratively with internal operations teams to support efficient claim progression
- Utilise estimating and job management systems, including Prime Ecosystem (advantageous)

What We’re Looking For

- Proven experience as an Insurance Building Estimator, Assessor, Supervisor, or similar role
- Strong knowledge of residential construction methods and Australian building standards
- Ability to accurately scope and estimate repair works
- Experience interpreting engineering reports, building scopes, and insurance documentation
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused approach
- Ability to manage a high-volume assessment portfolio efficiently
- Experience with estimating or job management systems (Prime Ecosystem highly regarded)
- Current driver's licence

What We Offer

- Competitive salary package including company vehicle and performance incentives
- Established metro region with consistent workflow
- Supportive team environment with strong operational backing
- Stable, long-term chance within a growing national business
- Modern systems and processes designed to support estimator productivity
- Autonomy to manage your assessment portfolio while being backed by experienced leadership

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📌 Insurance Building Estimator / Assessor (Melbourne)
🏢 PBG Building Group
📍 Melbourne