Assistant Estimator

Estimator Assistant | Launceston

Build your career in construction estimating with a clear pathway to become an Estimator

We’re currently seeking an Estimator Assistant to join our growing team in Launceston. This is an exciting opportunity to step into the construction industry and develop a long-term career in estimating.

Due to strong demand and increasing workloads, this role plays a critical part in supporting our estimating team to meet customer deadlines and maintain service excellence.

This is a Full-Time, Monday to Friday position (Part-Time considered for the right applicant).

In this role, you will support the estimating team with administration, data entry, and foundational estimating tasks while learning the construction process from the ground up.

This is an entry-level opportunity with structured development, designed to grow into a fully qualified Estimator role.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the estimating team with administration and data entry
• Assisting with the preparation of quotes and documentation
• Sourcing material information and identifying suitable alternatives
• Reviewing construction documents and plans
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring high attention to detail
• Assisting the team to meet customer deadlines and service expectations
• Building knowledge of construction processes, materials, and systems

What We’re Looking For Key Skills & Experience

• Interest or exposure to construction, building, or trade environments
• Strong numeracy skills with the ability to apply maths in practical scenarios
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Confidence working with data, spreadsheets, and documentation
• Ability to interpret or learn construction plans and documents

Personal Attributes

• A genuine willingness to learn and grow
• Curious mindset with an interest in how things are built
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Positive, team-focused attitude

Career Progression & Development

This role is designed as the first step in a structured career pathway:

• Estimator Assistant (6–12 months) Focus on administration, data entry, and learning the fundamentals of estimating and construction

Progression To

• Junior Estimator Increased responsibility including supplier coordination, document review, and estimating support

Progression To

• Estimator Managing end-to-end estimating with minimal supervision

Future Opportunity

• Senior Estimator Leading the estimating function and supporting team development

Training May Include

• TAFE modules (e.g. plan reading, Excel)
• Supplier product training
• Exposure to trade and operational areas
• On-the-job mentoring and development

Clear progression and remuneration growth aligned to skill development

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and experienced estimating team
• Learn a highly valuable, in-demand trade skillset
• Structured training and real career progression
• Opportunity to grow into a long-term career, not just a job
• Play a key role in supporting customer outcomes and business success

For over 50 years Mitre 10 has been the local and independent hardware store to thousands of Australians. Our focus is on people, performance and providing great customer outcomes by working together and building partnerships.

We’re the leading partner to over 635 independently owned stores – giving them a competitive advantage to take the big chains to task, and with the trusted, strong heritage, hardware brands of Mitre 10 and Home Hardware, we enable retailers to the best stores in their town and as such ensuring builders, renovators and DIY’ers build, renovate and maintain the best homes for Australian families.

If you feel you have what it takes to join us and build your career, we want to hear from you!

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