Supervisor / Estimator | Insurance Building | Brisbane

$120,000 - $135,000 + Super + Car + Tolls + Bonus

Permanent Full-Time | Brisbane | Immediate Start Available

Drake International is partnering with an established insurance building and restoration company to recruit an experienced Supervisor/Estimator for its Brisbane operations.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys being out on-site, managing trades, assessing insurance claims and delivering high-quality residential and commercial repairs.

With a consistent pipeline of insurance repair work, this is an chance to join a business offering long-term stability, autonomy and a competitive salary package.

The Role

Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will take ownership of insurance repair projects from initial assessment and estimating through to the completion of building works.

You will be responsible for coordinating trades, managing repair programmes, maintaining communication with stakeholders and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

- Attend site inspections and assess insurance-related building damage.
- Prepare accurate scopes of works, estimates and repair quotations.
- Manage insurance repair projects from approval through to completion.
- Coordinate subcontractors, trades and suppliers.
- Monitor project budgets, variations, timelines and quality.
- Liaise with homeowners, insurers, loss adjusters and internal stakeholders.
- Ensure repairs comply with relevant building codes, safety standards and insurance requirements.
- Manage multiple jobs across the Brisbane region.
- Maintain accurate reporting, documentation and job updates.

About You
- Previous experience in insurance building repairs, restoration or residential construction.
- Demonstrated experience in a Supervisor, Estimator or combined Supervisor/Estimator role.




- Strong knowledge of building repairs, construction methods and estimating.
- Experience preparing scopes of works and managing subcontractors.
- Ability to manage multiple insurance claims and repair projects simultaneously.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
- Current driver's licence.
- QBCC Supervisor Licence or relevant building qualifications will be highly regarded.
- Experience with insurance building estimating platforms will be advantageous.

What's on Offer?
- $120,000 - $135,000 + superannuation
- Company vehicle, tolls and bonus structure.
- Permanent, full-time employment.
- Established pipeline of insurance repair projects.
- Autonomy to manage your own portfolio of work.
- Supportive management and experienced construction team.
- Opportunity for long-term career progression.
- Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Interested? If you're an experienced Supervisor/Estimator looking for a new opportunity within the insurance building sector, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Apply now through Drake International to discuss the position and find out more about the opportunity.

Rob Price Recruitment Manager | Construction Queensland

Drake International

All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Drake, we are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and equity. While our journey is ongoing, our shared goal is to create an environment where every individual is respected and valued. We are a community that recognises the strength of diversity.

Right to Work The above position is open only to applicants who have a current right to work in Australia. Applicants who do not have a current right to work In Australia will unfortunately not be considered and are respectfully asked not to apply.

📌 Supervisor/Estimator (Brisbane)
🏢 Drake International - Australia
📍 Brisbane