Product Development Estimator
Join the leading HIA award-winning national residential builder
Play a key role in developing and costing innovative home designs across our national brands
Role based in Thornton | 5 days in the office
The NEX Building Group is a diverse and expanding organisation with over 1,300 passionate employees. Our purpose is to build beautiful homes for Australians. Established in **** and continuing to evolve both organically and through acquisition, we are well positioned for growth and committed to achieving our vision of being Australia's leading home building group. Our iconic brands include McDonald Jones Homes, MOJO Homes, Weeks Homes, Wilson Homes, Arden Homes, Brighton Homes and Supaloc Steel Frames.
From architecturally designed first homes and multi-residential projects to luxurious residences and investment properties, our brands strive to set the benchmark in the new home building industry while ensuring that our people, both customers and staff, are at the centre of everything we do along the way.
Building new homes and better futures for Australians is a true honour and so rewarding. Here are some other rewards and benefits we offer our employees.
Our perks and benefits
We believe that our employee community is a key strength of our organisation, and we aim to attract the best talent to achieve our strategic goal of being Australia's leading residential builder and employer of choice in our sector. We are committed to taking care of our employees, that's why we offer a range of benefits including:
Discount on building a new home through our building brands (after qualifying period)




12 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer and 4 weeks paid for secondary carer
Discounted health insurance through nib
Discounts on whitegoods
Fitness Passport
Employee assistance program
Flu vaccinations
Professional development and educational assistance
Attractive remuneration and so much more!
About the chance
Reporting to the Product Development Manager, the Product Development Estimator is responsible for accurately determining and calculating the materials and trades required for our standard home designs, facades and options. This role plays an important part in ensuring our products are accurately costed and ready for launch across the business.
More specifically, you will:
Analyse standard plans, facades and option documentation to ensure accuracy and consistency
Coordinate amendments with modelling and documentation teams to ensure information is correct prior to design launch
Review supplier quotations to ensure all required items have been captured
Complete bills of quantities (BOQs), pricing activities and other estimating projects
Maintain accurate records and task updates within Wrike
Stay informed of estimating updates and process changes through SharePoint and Teams




Identify and elevate estimating anomalies or discrepancies
Review the work of other team members as required
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support a collaborative team environment
About you
You will share a passion for our purpose and be aligned to our core values. In addition, you will demonstrate:
Exceptional computer skills with intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel capability
Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and priorities
Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to your work
Highly regarded:
Previous estimating experience within the residential building or construction industry
Knowledge of the Building Code of Australia (BCA)
Building Trade Certificate or Certificate IV in Building and Construction
Experience using BusinessCraft and Companion systems
Interested?
The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening and depending on the inherent requirements of the role, may involve the completion of a National Police Check and pre-employment medical.
To find out more about NEX Building Group go to nexbg.com.au or follow us on LinkedIn.
Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. NEX Building Group and its brands are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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📌 Product Development Estimator (New South Wales)
🏢 Nex Building Group
📍 New South Wales