Estimator - Zillmere - Finlayson's

Estimator | Frame & Truss

Zillmere | Full Time | Monday - Friday

About the Opportunity

We’re on the lookout for a detail-oriented and organised Estimator to join our team. This role plays a key part in supporting our customers and Trade Account Managers by delivering accurate and timely quotes across building projects.

Working closely with Sales, Operations and Contracts teams, you’ll ensure a seamless quoting process from initial take-off through to tender submission — making this an ideal opportunity for someone looking to grow their career within the construction or timber/building supply industry.

In this Role, You Will:

• Prepare plan take-offs and pricing estimates for building projects


• Interpret architectural, engineering, tender and contract documentation


• Cost, prepare and manage tenders from start to submission


• Work collaboratively with Trade Account Managers to deliver seamless quoting outcomes


• Support continuous improvement of estimating processes using estimating software and Office 365 tools


• Prepare quotation packages and supporting documentation


• Monitor and report on project budgets to ensure accuracy and cost control


• Coordinate external services where required to complete plans

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in estimating, building materials, or trade/timber sales environments


• Strong understanding of construction project stages


• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering plans


• Excellent time management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities


• High attention to detail and accuracy


• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal


• Proactive mindset with the ability to use initiative


• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

What’s on Offer

We’re proud to offer a workplace that supports your growth, wellbeing and success:

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities


• Clear pathways for career progression within the business


• Supportive, collaborative team environment


• ️ Exposure to a growing and essential industry


• Stability within a well-established organisation

About Us

Finlayson’s Timber and Hardware is a 145 year old, 4th generation, family orientated business who specialize in timber, manufacturing and hardware for the QLD market. Our staff are our key point of difference; longevity, experience and culture drive our business forward.

Loyal, hardworking and very knowledgeable priding themselves on top flight customer service, our team are specialists in various fields from flooring to mouldings' to joinery to cladding! Our key customer base ranges from high end builder and renovation specialists, to commercial projects, to project builders to owner builders. Backed by a market leader in the hardware space, Mitre 10, we have the resources of a large business but the agility and nimbleness of independence.

We are an equal opportunity employer always looking for bright, hard-working individuals to become part of a successful company.

Apply Now

If you’re looking to take the next step in your estimating career and be part of a business that values your contribution — we’d love to hear from you.