Estimator

About Us

Buildsafe is an innovative leader within the building and construction space, providing safety systems and solutions. We are fast paced, ever evolving and constantly challenging ourselves to do things better! The majority of our products are designed in house and hold exclusivity within the marketplace, involving; Platform, Scaffold and Guardrail systems. Our architecturally designed Head Office is based at Arundel on the Gold Coast, with multiple branches located throughout Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

As a company, we place strong emphasis on developing and building strong relationships with our partners and clients, including our most important partnership – Our people.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Estimator to join our passionate and vibrant technical team at Buildsafe. Reporting into the Estimating Team Leader, you will work alongside a team of experts to prepare cost estimates in a timely manner.

Other Key functions of the role:

• Develop and provide accurate quotes, identifying the labour, material and time required for each job;
• Assist in Purchase Order entry, ensuring correct allowances and rates are applied;
• Use computer software to measure specific safety products and scaffolding;
• Provide expert advice to builders, carpenters and other clientele to determine their safety needs;
• Generate and prepare reports when required.

About you

To join our dynamic team, you will need to be a forward-thinking individual with a strong work ethic and can demonstrate the below: 

• Thorough understanding of residential construction plans
• Proven communication skills, both written and verbal
• Have the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Consistently be able to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks
• Have an eye for detail
• Intermediate computer skills – Microsoft Suite & CRM 
• A trade or estimating qualification/experience
• Previous experience in scaffolding/safety solutions costing (advantageous but not essential)