📍 Melbourne Metro

About PBG

Professional Building Group (PBG) is an established insurance building company delivering high-quality repair outcomes for policyholders across Australia.

Our focus is simple — deliver accurate assessments, practical repair solutions, and exceptional customer service while supporting customers through what is often a stressful time.

We are seeking an experienced Insurance Building Estimator to join our team, based in the Melbourne Metro region/ Melbourne North and surrounds.

This is a dedicated estimating and assessment role within an established region, working alongside a supportive team and experienced operational team.

About the Role

As an Insurance Building Estimator, you will be responsible for conducting on-site assessments of insurance claims, identifying damage, preparing detailed scopes of work, and producing accurate repair estimates.

You will work closely with insurers, policyholders, and internal teams to ensure assessments are completed efficiently, accurately, and in line with insurer requirements and industry standards.

This role is based in Melbourne Metro, with work primarily across metropolitan Melbourne and surrounding areas as required.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct on-site assessments of residential and small commercial insurance claims

Identify damage and determine appropriate repair methodologies

Prepare detailed scopes of work and repair estimates

Review engineering reports, specialist reports, and supporting documentation

Provide practical building advice and recommendations to insurers and internal stakeholders

Ensure scopes and estimates align with insurer requirements and Australian building standards

Liaise professionally with policyholders throughout the assessment process

Maintain accurate records, reports, photographs, and claim documentation

Work collaboratively with internal operations teams to support efficient claim progression

Utilise estimating and job management systems, including Prime Ecosystem (advantageous)

What We're Looking For

Proven experience as an Insurance Building Estimator, Assessor, Supervisor, or similar role

Strong knowledge of residential construction methods and Australian building standards

Ability to accurately scope and estimate repair works

Experience interpreting engineering reports, building scopes, and insurance documentation

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused approach

Ability to manage a high-volume assessment portfolio efficiently

Experience with estimating or job management systems (Prime Ecosystem highly regarded)

Current driver's licence

What We Offer

Competitive salary package including company vehicle and performance incentives

Established metro region with consistent workflow

Supportive team environment with strong operational backing

Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing national business

Modern systems and processes designed to support estimator productivity

Autonomy to manage your assessment portfolio while being backed by experienced leadership

How to Apply

If you're an experienced Insurance Building Estimator looking for a stable metro role with a strong team and consistent pipeline of work, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience.