Supervisor / Estimator - Insurance Building Repairs

About the role

Drake International is recruiting, on behalf of an established insurance building and restoration company, an experienced Supervisor/Estimator for its Brisbane operations. The role reports to the Construction Manager and takes ownership of insurance repair projects from initial assessment and estimating through to completion of building works. It suits someone who enjoys working on site, managing trades and assessing insurance claims.

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 building codes, safety standards and insurance requirements
• Manage multiple jobs across the Brisbane region and keep accurate reporting and documentation

Required profile

• Previous experience in insurance building repairs, restoration or residential construction
• Demonstrated experience in a Supervisor, Estimator or combined Supervisor/Estimator role
• Ability to manage multiple insurance claims and repair projects at once
• Current driver's licence
• QBCC Supervisor Licence or relevant building qualifications highly regarded
• Right to work in Australia

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of building repairs, construction methods and estimating
• Experience preparing scopes of works and managing subcontractors
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements
• Experience with insurance building estimating platforms is advantageous

What we offer

• Salary of $120,000 - $135,000 plus superannuation
• Company vehicle, tolls and bonus structure
• Permanent, full-time employment with immediate start
• Autonomy to manage your own portfolio of work
• Supportive management and experienced construction team
• Opportunity for long-term career progression