Company Description Johns Lyng Group is Australia’s leading integrated building services provider, delivering building, restoration, strata, and energy services across Australia, the United States, and New Zealand. With over 70 years of experience and more than 2,600 team members supported by a large subcontractor network, the Group is recognized for quality, reliability, and trust. Its core strength is rebuilding and restoring residential, commercial, and complex properties after insurable events such as impact, weather, and fire damage.

Johns Lyng

Group serves a wide range of clients, including major insurers, brokers, loss adjusters, governments, body corporates, and retail customers, and is trusted to represent some of the world’s largest organizations. Backed by Pacific Equity Partners, the Group operates over 30 specialist brands and 200+ subsidiaries, providing services at scale across multiple markets.

Role Description This is a full time, on-site Estimator role based in Armidale, NSW. The Estimator will prepare detailed cost estimates for building repair and restoration projects, including material, labor, and subcontractor costs. The role involves reviewing scopes of work, drawings, reports, and site information, conducting site visits to assess damage, and liaising with project managers, trades, and subcontractors to obtain accurate pricing.





The Estimator will work closely with insurer and client representatives to clarify requirements, provide timely quotes, and support contract negotiations. Daily responsibilities also include updating estimate records, aligning pricing with company standards, monitoring cost variations, and contributing to continuous improvement of estimating processes.

Qualifications

- Strong estimating, cost analysis, and budgeting skills within building, construction, or restoration projects.
- Ability to read and interpret plans, scopes of work, technical reports, and insurance documentation.
- Proficiency with estimating software, spreadsheets, and general computer applications (e.g., MS Excel, MS Word).
- Effective communication and negotiation skills for engaging with clients, insurers, trades, and internal stakeholders.
- Solid organizational skills with attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines.
- Experience in construction, building, or insurance-related repair work; exposure to insurable events (impact, storm, fire) is highly regarded.
- Relevant qualification in construction management, quantity surveying, building, or related discipline is preferred.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and customer service, with the ability to work collaboratively in an on-site team environment.

📌 Estimator (Armidale)
🏢 Johns Lyng Group
📍 Armidale