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Senior Estimator

Barclay Recruitment
Browns Plains, QLD
A$140,000 p/a + Super
Construction → Estimating
Full-time
On-site

Posted 2 days ago


Join a builder delivering a mix of one-of-a-kind custom homes and well-designed repeat builds across Brisbane – from architectural three-storey residences to high-quality standard plans.

With multiple builds commencing before Christmas and ongoing work locked in for next year, it’s the ideal time to step into a business that’s expanding steadily.

You’ll have clear systems, strong leadership support, and the flexibility to make the role your own. Buildxact is used day-to-day, and you’ll be trusted to take full ownership of the estimating process, shaping how the function grows over time.

Why work here

  • Salary extends to approx $140k + Super for the right candidate.
  • Bonus scheme based on project success and team involvement
  • Architecturally interesting and technically challenging homes to estimate
  • No micromanagement, just trust and accountability
  • Integrity and honesty are valued above perfection – own it, fix it, move forward
  • Family-run team that values life outside work, good humour and genuine camaraderie
  • Hard work never goes unnoticed – recognition, reward and celebration are part of the culture
  • Fun, relaxed environment – from birthday cakes to colourful work shirts

What you’ll be doing

  • Prepare accurate estimates, budgets and purchase orders for residential builds
  • Collaborate with design, drafting, contracts and construction teams
  • Review supplier and subcontractor pricing, identifying scope gaps early
  • Maintain and refine cost libraries, templates and internal systems
  • Support smooth handover between pre-construction and delivery
  • Suggest value-add options and cost efficiencies without compromising quality
  • Use Buildxact or similar estimating software to manage workflows

What you’ll bring

  • Experience in custom or architectural production/sales estimating essential.
  • Ability to interpret complex architectural and engineering drawings
  • Familiarity with Buildxact, Asana or similar software
  • Genuine integrity – you own your mistakes and take pride in fixing them
  • Solution-focused mindset – things go wrong, but you find a way forward
  • Confident working autonomously while collaborating with the wider team
  • Exposure to challenging builds such as sloping blocks, cantilevered stairs and high-end finishes

The opportunity
You'll join a growing, quality-driven builder that values integrity, accountability and results over ego.
Project success is shared across the business, and there's a genuine long-term pathway into senior leadership as the company continues to expand.
This is a new role created to allow the leadership team to focus more on operational strategy while you take full ownership of estimating.
You'll be backed with the tools, systems and support to perform at your best - whatever that looks like for you.

If you're ready to be trusted, supported and part of a team that takes pride in both the work and the way it's done, apply now or contact Miller directly at [email protected] or 0482 087 708


About Barclay Recruitment

Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia

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