Building Estimator

The Company:

What is a typical day like at the Johns Lyng Strata Services? The answer is never dull. Positioned as one of Australia's leading Insurance Builders, Johns Lyng Group has been established since 1953, offer stability and security and have a reputation for excellence. Highly talented business units coupled with management's transparent & honest attitude towards staff make us ready for any building emergency.      

We Offer

• The opportunity to join an organisation with an exciting future
• Stability & job security with an established & respected organisation
• Support & guidance from experienced leaders & room to make this role your own
• A positive & rewarding team culture where great work is recognised & rewarded
• An opportunity to have an impact across the entire business
• A competitive salary & the opportunity to potentially work your way into a partnership

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Interpret scope of works provided by consultants
• Attend sites & estimate for building re-instatement works
• Write scope of works documents when required
• Work in conjunction with supervisors to achieve set budgets
• Build new & leverage existing relationships with key personnel in the insurance industry
• Liaise with clients & insurers
• Coordinate access to properties with insured parties
• Liaise with & engage sub-contractors during quotation stage
• Ensure all work conforms to legislative & contractual OH&S requirements
• Ensure all inspections, certificates & relevant documentation is signed off

Key Selection Criteria:   

Do you have proven examples of demonstrating drive and energy? Being able to demonstrate and highlight examples of these are the key criteria for you to be successful in joining our existing talented and passionate team. The following selection criteria is also important, but we are happy to teach and mentor you along the way.

• Carpentry / Building Trade or Estimating experience
• Insurance building / remedial building background, ideal however not essential
• Excellent organisational & time management skills
• Drive, energy & highly motivated
• Ability to manage multiple & competing priorities
• Exceptional time management skills
• Ability to be build strong relationships & be empathetic to the needs of the client
• Computer literacy - Microsoft Excel, Project & Word
• Familiarity with OHS practices, legislation & regulations
• Familiarity with current market rates & trades
• Current motor vehicle license

Please note: The successful candidate must have the right to work in Australia, be prepared to undergo a pre-employment medical examination and criminal background check where required.