Quantity Surveyor

Date Posted: July 31 2026

Position: Quantity Surveyor

Salary: $98,800.00 per annum

Hours: 38 hours per week

Mode: Full time / Permanent

Location: Strathfield South NSW 2136

Experience required: Relevant Bachelor Degree and at least one year of on-the-job training or 5 years of relevant employment experience may substitute for the formal qualification.

Job Objective: Estimates and monitors construction costs from the project feasibility stage, through tender preparation, to the construction period.

• Measure quantities from drawings and specifications and develop BOQs for tendering and project control purposes.

Tender Management

• Prepare tender documentation, evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations, and assist in selecting cost-effective suppliers and contractors.

Contract Administration

• Administer construction contracts, ensuring compliance with contract terms, conditions, and project requirements.

Cost Control and Monitoring

• Track project expenditures against budgets, identify cost variances, and implement corrective actions to maintain profitability.

Progress Claims and Payment Assessments

• Prepare and assess monthly progress claims, payment certificates, and subcontractor valuations.

Variation Management

• Assess, price, negotiate, and manage contract variations, changes in scope, and claims arising during construction.

Procurement Support

• Assist with the procurement of materials, plant, equipment, and subcontract services while ensuring value for money.

Risk and Financial Analysis

• Identify commercial risks and opportunities, forecast project costs, and provide financial reporting to project managers and senior management.

Project Reporting

• Prepare regular commercial reports including cost forecasts, cash flow projections, earned value analysis, and profit and loss updates.

Stakeholder Liaison

• Collaborate with clients, engineers, project managers, subcontractors, and suppliers on commercial and contractual matters.

Final Account Preparation

• Prepare and negotiate final accounts, ensuring all project costs, variations, and contractual obligations are accurately captured and settled.