Adelaide-Based Senior Quantity Surveyor - Hybrid & Growth

RP INFRASTRUCTURE PTY LTD; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Tailored Professional Development Plan

Senior mentor

Staff development opportunities

Diversity & Inclusion committees

Health & Wellbeing programs

Job summary

RP Infrastructure in Adelaide is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to deliver pre-contract and post-contract cost management across diverse building projects. Join a national team and take ownership of cost planning, tender evaluation, and cost reporting.

You will work in a hybrid setup, collaborating with clients and contractors, interpreting drawings, preparing estimates, and guiding value-engineering. The role offers career development, mentorship, and a supportive environment focused on

Qualifications

• Experience preparing cost estimates, cost plans and tender assessments.
• Demonstrated experience in interpreting drawings, specifications and changes in design.
• A sound understanding of building construction methods, construction costs, contractual payment and variation processes.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills, with an ability to explain your recommendations to clients.
• The ability to prepare accurate cost reports, identify budget risks and provide clear advice on their implications.
• Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Construction Economics or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Preparing cost estimates and cost plans, identifying allowances, exclusions and potential cost risks.
• Undertaking detailed measurements and quantity take-offs, as well as preparing bills of quantities where required.
• Reviewing tender submissions, comparing pricing and making recommendations to support procurement decisions.
• Assessing contractor progress claims and variations to assist the Project Manager's/Superintendent's contract management duties.
• Preparing cost reports, maintaining variation registers and forecasting anticipated final costs.

Skills

Cost estimation

Tender assessments

Drawings interpretation

Cost reports

Attention to detail

Client communication

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Construction Management degree

Construction Economics degree

Job description

RP Infrastructure in Adelaide is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to deliver pre-contract and post-contract cost management across diverse building projects. Join a national team and take ownership of cost planning, tender evaluation, and cost reporting.

You will work in a hybrid setup, collaborating with clients and contractors, interpreting drawings, preparing estimates, and guiding value-engineering. The role offers career development, mentorship, and a supportive environment focused on