Lead Restoration Technician

Join Our Team at Nexus Project Group as a Lead Restoration Technician

At Nexus Project Group, we're more than just a rapidly growing construction and restoration company – we're industry specialists in insurance, bringing expert solutions to every project. Whether it's domestic, commercial, or industrial, we take pride in delivering quality results and creating exceptional customer experiences.

Why This Role is for You

We're looking for a highly experienced and hands-on Lead Restoration Technician to join our Brisbane team, supporting projects from Brisbane and surrounds. Based in Brisbane, this is a pivotal role that combines technical expertise with leadership, project coordination, client management, and estimation responsibilities.

This is more than just a technician role – it's an opportunity to take ownership of complex restoration projects, provide technical direction to field teams.

If you're a senior-level technician with proven experience leading restoration projects, this is your chance to step into a leadership role within a growing company that values initiative, expertise, and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex restoration projects from assessment to completion, ensuring quality standards and deadlines are met.
• Conduct comprehensive site assessments, including moisture mapping, damage reports, and photo documentation.
• Prepare detailed scopes of work and estimates, with a strong understanding of industry standards and insurer requirements.
• Assist the State Manager with the oversight and coordination of field technicians, subcontractors, managing workflow, logistics, and on-site execution.
• Perform hands-on restoration work when required, including water extraction, structural drying, and mould remediation.
• Mentor junior technicians and support ongoing skills development within the team.
• Accurately record and manage project data using digital tools, including workflow systems (Prime experience highly regarded).
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, client specifications, and internal procedures.

Who We're Looking For

• Extensive restoration experience, including water/fire damage mitigation, mould remediation, structural drying, and restoration project delivery. Ideally, you are at least IICRC WRT certified.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills, with the ability to guide and support team members on-site.
• Demonstrated experience in insurance-based restoration with a solid understanding of assessment and estimating processes.
• Hands-on skills, including safe removal of materials such as carpet, skirting, and plasterboard when needed.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with clients, trades, and internal teams.
• Highly organised, with strong time management and the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Proficient with tablets, smartphones, and restoration workflow software (Prime knowledge a bonus).
• Valid Driver's Licence and White Card – essential.
• Willing to travel across Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Brisbane, and Northern Rivers, including occasional overnight stays.

What's in It for You?

• Competitive salary with overtime and career advancement opportunities.
• Fully maintained company vehicle, fuel card, e-Tag, mobile phone, laptop, and tablet.
• Leadership role within a fast-growing, supportive, and collaborative team environment.
• Flexibility and autonomy in managing your workload.
• Opportunities to shape and mentor the next generation of restoration technicians.

Excited to Lead with Us?

If you're ready to take the next step in your restoration career and be a key player in delivering exceptional results across complex projects, we'd love to hear from you – apply today

Note: A National Police Check and pre-employment medical may be required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person