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About Responsive Building

Responsive Building is a high-performing insurance repair builder delivering quality outcomes across Queensland and New South Wales.

We are recognised for our strong culture, stability, and commitment to excellence.

Backed by established Tier One client partnerships and long-term contracts, we are experiencing sustained growth. This delivers genuine stability, robust systems, and excellent long-term career opportunities within a well-established and reputable builder.

We are seeking experienced Estimators to join our team due to continued expansion and increasing project demand.

Two ways into this role

- Experienced estimators: you are a career Estimator (Insurance Repairs - Building) and want to move to a company that offers a stable role with a well-supported team.
- Carpenters and tradespeople: you've worked on insurance repair jobs, understand building methods and the basics of estimating, and are ready to move off the tools into an estimating career.

We will train you and help you grow with the business, as long as you hold the essential tickets listed below.

The Role

- Inspect properties and prepare accurate repair scopes, quotes and cost estimates for residential insurance repair work.
- Review assessment reports, plans, photos and supporting documents to determine repair requirements.
- Prepare estimates in industry estimating software, in line with insurer requirements and company standards.
- Liaise with insurers, assessors, loss adjusters, clients, trades, suppliers and our internal team.
- Obtain and review subcontractor and supplier quotes where needed.
- Identify variations, risks and cost-saving opportunities while maintaining repair quality.
- Manage multiple estimates and meet agreed turnaround times and service levels.
- Help with site supervision during peak periods, such as storm and weather (CAT) events.
- Contribute to improvements in estimating accuracy, efficiency and customer outcomes.

About you

- Insurance repair experience is essential,



either as an estimator or as a carpenter/tradesperson on insurance repair work.
- Solid knowledge of residential construction methods and repair techniques.
- Ability to read plans, scopes of works, engineering reports and assessor documentation.
- Strong attention to detail, good with numbers and able to manage competing deadlines.
- Clear, professional communication with customers, insurers and trades.
- Comfortable using a computer, email and estimating or job management software (or keen to learn).
- Willing to help with site supervision during peak periods and weather events.

Essential requirements (all applicants, including carpenters and tradespeople)

- Australian work rights.
- Current, valid driver licence.
- Current Working at Heights card.
- White Card (general construction induction).

Highly regarded

- Experience with PRIME (an advantage, not a requirement; training provided).
- Experience with other estimating software.
- Trade qualification (e.g. carpentry) or a building or construction qualification.

What We Offer

- Secure, long-term opportunity backed by major industry contracts and ongoing project demand.
- Market-leading salary.
- Fully maintained company vehicle, fuel card, and tolls provided, and limited personal use within company policy.
- Phone, Surface Pro, and all required tools/equipment supplied.
- Genuine career development and progression opportunities within a growing business.
- Supportive, family-oriented culture where people are valued and supported.
- Versatile work arrangements where operationally suitable.
- Strong administrative and operational support systems.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support and wellbeing services.

How to Apply

Click Apply and include your resume and a short cover note telling us about your insurance repair experience.





Moving from a trade? Tell us about the insurance work you've done and why you want to move into estimating.

Applications are reviewed as they arrive, so please apply early.

Responsive Building is a merit-based, equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably skilled people.

Pre-employment checks relevant to the role may include reference checks, National Police Checks, driver licence verification, licence and qualification checks, and confirmation of right to work in Australia.

Company vehicles and work-related systems may also be subject to lawful workplace monitoring and vehicle tracking for safety, operational, and compliance purposes.

Personal information provided in your application will be handled in line with our Privacy Collection Notice, available on our Employment Hero Careers page, and used only for recruitment purposes.

Company Overview

Overview: Responsive Building is a premier construction company specialising in providing bespoke building services, insurance claim management, and repair solutions throughout Queensland and New South Wales. Our commitment is to provide nothing short of excellence, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness for our valued clients. Our services include emergency response, building design and construction, and disaster maintenance. We are proactively invested in industry advancements to ensure we are on the leading edge of the services we can offer our clients. Our People: Responsive Building relies on a skilled and diverse team to execute projects efficiently and to the highest standards. Our team includes labourers, roof plumbers, carpenters, qualified master builders, repair coordinators, supervisors, administrators, bookkeepers, accountants, estimating managers, construction managers and operations managers. Each team member plays a crucial role, from managing finances and administrative tasks to overseeing construction operations and ensuring quality control. For further information about Responsive Building, please visit: https://www.responsivebuilding.com.au/.

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