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Building Estimator – Take Your Career to the Next Level!

At Ken Hall, we don’t just offer jobs. We build long-term careers for skilled professionals who are ready to step off the tools and use their expertise in a new way.

Are you a builder, carpenter or insurance assessor who knows the trade inside out and wants to transition into an estimating role? Maybe you are already an estimator but want to work for a company that values your skills, rewards your expertise and offers real career growth. If that sounds like you, this could be the perfect opportunity.

We are looking for a performance-focused Building Estimator who is passionate about scoping, estimating and setting projects up for success. In this role, you will work closely with customers to provide tailored building solutions, ensuring every job is accurately assessed, professionally quoted and set up for smooth execution.

With a team of over 150 professionals, Ken Hall offers stability, career progression, and the ability to upscale your earnings while working with one of South Australia’s most trusted names. You will be part of a company that supports your success, values your expertise, and provides a clear pathway for career advancement.

Why Join Ken Hall?

✅ High earning potential

✅ Permanent, full-time position with weekly pay

✅ Fully maintained company vehicle

✅ Job security in a growing company with ongoing work

✅ Diverse residential repair and renovation projects

✅ Supportive team culture with training and career development

✅ Employee benefits – trade discounts, referral bonus program & wellbeing support

What You’ll Be Doing:

Scoping and estimating a wide range of maintenance repairs, including carpentry, painting, and tiling

Providing tailored solutions and expert advice to customers

Presenting options to help customers make informed decisions

Ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations

Completing pre-start site visits for larger projects to ensure a smooth handover and installation

Building strong relationships with customers, subcontractors, and the install team

What We’re Looking For:

✔ Trade-qualified builder or carpenter with hands-on experience

✔ Proven estimating and quoting experience (preferred)

✔ Excellent communication and customer service skills

✔ A performance-focused mindset and the ability to take ownership of your results

✔ Strong understanding of building codes, safety and compliance requirements ✔ Strong attention to detail and the ability to prepare clear, accurate scopes of work

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Send your resume to Paul Hnoudis Operations Manager – Trades & Roofing (paul.hnoudis@callken.com.au), or call us at 8364 5855 for more details.

Join a company where your expertise is valued, your career can grow, and your hard work is rewarded.

https://www.callken.com.au/trades/local-trades/

Company Overview

Please visit https://www.kenhallplumbers.com.au/ for more informationJob details

From $28 an hour

Student Job, Apprenticeship, Part-time, Internship, Graduate, Full-time

Prestons NSW 2170

Full job description

Entry level estimator. Some background knowledge in construction would be preferred but not essential as the successful candidate will be trained on the job.

On the job candidates will learn to:

• Read and measure architectural drawings
• Use take-off software to a create bill of quantities, job costings and budget plans
• Price up materials and labour for commercial jobs
• Chase suppliers for pricing
• Forecast labour costs

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24.0 – 40.0 per week

• Work Location: In person