Senior Quantity Surveyor

Company Overview

This client is a long-established Australian commercial construction company founded in 1973, with over 50 years of industry experience. The company is privately owned and headquartered in Seven Hills, New South Wales, with additional offices in Newcastle and Wollongong.

This client is recognised as a mid-sized commercial builder operating across NSW, delivering projects primarily through competitive tendering, design and construct, and negotiated contracts. The company typically undertakes projects ranging up to approximately $30 million, depending on scope and complexity.

Job Overview

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing cost control, commercial performance, and financial reporting across construction projects, with a strong focus on NSW school builds. This role involves end-to-end estimating, procurement support, contract administration, and cost analysis. The ideal candidate is commercially astute, detail-oriented, and experienced in delivering accurate cost plans aligned with project objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
Cost Estimation & Budget Management

• Prepare detailed cost estimates including labour, materials, plant, subcontractors, and preliminaries.

• Monitor and control project budgets throughout procurement and construction phases.

Tendering & Procurement Support

• Manage subcontractor and supplier tender processes.

• Prepare cost comparisons and procurement recommendations.

Contract Administration & Cost Reporting

• Administer contracts and manage financial reporting.

• Produce cost reports, cash flows, forecasts, and variation analysis.

Value Engineering & Risk Analysis

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative construction methods.

• Conduct commercial risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.

Collaboration with Project Teams

• Work closely with project managers, design teams, and site staff.

• Review drawings and resolve commercial or scope-related queries.

Digital Tools & Documentation

• Utilise estimating and reporting software.

• Maintain cost databases and historical cost data for future tenders.

Key Requirements:
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in commercial construction.

• Strong experience in cost estimation, procurement, and contract administration.

• Experience working on education or large-scale NSW projects (highly desirable).

• Strong analytical and commercial acumen.

• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Excel.

• Familiarity with BIM platforms and digital construction tools.

• Working knowledge of Adobe Suite (especially Photoshop for mark-ups/presentations).