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Junior Estimator

NEX Building Group

Estimating
Location
Thornton, NSW
Type
Full-time

About the role

Junior Estimator


•Join NSW's leading residential home builder and learn from industry experts
•Discounts on gym memberships (Fitness Passport), vehicles, appliances and more!  
•Discount on building a home with any of our building brands!


The MJH Group (incorporating the iconic McDonald Jones Homes and MOJO Homes brands) is not just in the new home building industry; we are in the business of delivering an unbeatable customer experience from beginning to end. From architecturally designed new homes to finance options, from multi-residential projects to investment properties, the MJH Group has grown and evolved to offer a range of building services which cater to diverse needs, goals and budgets. We set the benchmark in new home building while ensuring that our people, both customers and employees, are at the centre of everything we do along the way.

We are proud to belong to the NEX Building Group, a diverse and expanding organisation with over 1300 passionate employees whose purpose is to build beautiful homes for Australians. Established in 1987 and continuing to evolve both organically and through acquisition, we are well positioned for growth and committed to achieving our vision of being Australia’s leading home builder. 

Building new homes and better futures for Australians is a true honour and so rewarding. Here are some other rewards and benefits we offer our employees.

Our perks and benefits
We believe that our employee community is a key strength of our organisation, and we aim to attract the best talent to achieve our strategic goal of being Australia’s leading residential builder and employer of choice in our sector. We are committed to taking care of our employees, that’s why we offer a bundle of benefits:
•Discount on building a home with any of our building brands (after qualifying period)
•Income protection insurance– 100% funded by NEX. Covers up to 2 years at 75% of base salary in case of illness or injury
•Purchased leave – opportunity to apply for up to 2 weeks extra leave each year
•Paid Parental leave - 12 weeks for the primary carer and 4 weeks for secondary carer (we’re proud to be industry leading with this benefit!)
•Employee discounts on gym memberships (Fitness Passport), motor vehicles (Mitsubishi), home appliances, energy, health insurance and more
•AIA Vitality health and wellbeing program
•A genuine focus on diversity and inclusion (we’re proud of our Women in Construction Program and annual Building Inclusivity Awards)
•Employee assistance program to support your mental, financial and physical wellbeing
•A huge catalogue of online learning and ongoing professional development programs
•NAWIC and HIA corporate membership  
•Attractive remuneration 
•And so much more! 

About the opportunity
Play a key role in setting construction projects up for success by delivering precise, high-quality estimates and documentation. You’ll work closely with internal teams and suppliers to ensure every job is accurate, consistent, and ready for construction. More specifically, you will:

•12 Month contract with the possibility of extension
•Analyse plans and contract documentation to ensure accuracy and consistency
•Complete detailed material, labour, and plant take-offs
•Coordinate and manage documentation amendments prior to construction
•Issue and manage purchase orders in line with supplier agreements
•Review supplier quotes to ensure full project scope is covered
•Process ETS invoices and manage cost reconciliation
•Maintain project records and documentation across systems
•Support quality control by reviewing team outputs and managing variations

About you
You will share a passion for our purpose to be Australia’s number one residential builder and be aligned to our core values. In addition, you will demonstrate:
•Availability to work 4-5 days a week 
•A degree in Construction Management or similar 
•Good with numbers and a genuine interest in residential construction 
•Understanding of Building Code of Australia and BASIX
•Exceptional computer skills with a medium to advanced knowledge of Excel
•Strong ability to read and interpret plans and technical documentation
•High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality
•Sound understanding of building processes, materials, and costings

We are committed to building a more inclusive workplace by improving representation of women and other marginalised groups. If this role appeals to you but you don’t feel you tick every box, we encourage you to still apply. We’d love to have a chat with you about your career goals.

Interested?
The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening and depending on the inherent requirements of the role, may involve the completion of a National Police Check and pre-employment medical. 

Apply today!
If you are determined to make a difference and want to join an innovative and inclusive organisation committed to building better futures, click on the APPLY button.  To find out more about NEX Building Group go to nexbg.com.au  or follow us on LinkedIn 

Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. NEX Building Group and its brands are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.


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