At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse plans, prepare quotes, and liaise with clients and teams.
- Company: Join Bretts, a family-owned icon in timber manufacturing for over 108 years.
- Benefits: Enjoy staff discounts, hands-on training, and a consistent Monday-Friday schedule.
- Other info: Experience a supportive culture with regular team events and free on-site parking.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in timber joinery with mentorship and growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: 12 months estimating experience and a keen eye for detail.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
At Bretts, our Allkind Joinery division is looking for an enthusiastic Junior or Intermediate Estimator who is eager to learn, grow, and build a serious career in specialised timber manufacturing. You don't need to know every custom joinery detail on day one—we will invest in your training, teach you specialised software, and support you as you build your technical knowledge.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Plan & Specification Analysis: Review site reports, architectural plans, and tender documentation.
- Quoting & Tendering: Prepare quotes, pricing, take-offs, and tenders for custom timber packages.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with clients, architects, builders, and internal teams to coordinate project details.
- Technical Advice & Handovers: Work alongside our experienced team to hand off finalised quotes into smooth production runs.
About You
If you have a foundational estimating background and are keen to level up your skills, we’d love to chat. Ideally, you bring:
- Estimating Experience: Minimum 12 months experience in estimating, preferably in timber joinery or in a related manufacturing/trade sector.
- Plan Reading Skills: Ability to read and interpret architectural plans and documentation.
- Technologically Literate: Comfortable learning new software —experience with Joinerysoft, AutoCAD, or AWS system is highly regarded.
- Licence: Current Queensland Driver’s Licence.
- The Right Attitude: A keen eye for detail, reliable work ethic, and a genuine interest in learning custom timber crafts.
Why Choose Bretts?
- Staff Discounts: Generous employee discounts across all Bretts timber, hardware, trade, and plumbing supplies.
- Hands‑on Training: Active investment in upskilling and internal progression.
- Regular Weekday Hours: A consistent Monday-Friday schedule that supports a balanced lifestyle.
- True Job Security: 108 years of Queensland history providing long‑term stability.
- Great Team Culture: Join a supportive environment with regular team events to connect, celebrate milestones, and unwind.
- Free On‑Site Parking: Forget daily parking fees – drive in and park steps away from the office.
Estimator in Brisbane employer: Bretts
At Bretts, we pride ourselves on being a fantastic employer, offering a supportive and family-oriented culture that has thrived in Queensland for over a century. As a Junior or Intermediate Estimator, you'll benefit from hands-on training, generous staff discounts, and a consistent Monday-Friday schedule that promotes work-life balance, all while working alongside a close-knit team dedicated to your growth and success in the specialised timber manufacturing industry.
