Associate Quantity Surveyor

Bluestone; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity pathway

Diverse projects

Brand reputation

Autonomy

Client development

Flexible work

Salary bonuses

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Senior leadership exposure

Job summary

Bluestone in Melbourne is seeking an ambitious Associate Quantity Surveyor to deliver high-quality quantity surveying and cost management across major projects. This role suits an experienced QS/Financier or Cost Planner moving toward greater responsibility and equity.

You will manage cost planning, forecasting, and client relationships while supporting Directors and senior leadership on key projects and business development opportunities in a nationally reputable consultancy.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience in quantity surveying, cost management, project finance, development finance or a related construction/commercial environment.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Construction Economics, Property or a related discipline.
• Strong experience within a consultancy environment.
• Experience across one or more sectors including residential, education, aged care, commercial, social/affordable housing, retail or health.
• Strong understanding of cost planning, estimating, feasibility, procurement and commercial reporting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage directly with senior clients and project stakeholders.
• Commercially minded with a genuine interest in business development and building long-term client relationships.
• Most importantly, an ambitious and entrepreneurial mindset with a genuine desire to progress toward equity and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Managing cost planning, estimating and cost reporting from feasibility through to project completion.
• Providing commercial and strategic cost advice to developers, investors, asset owners and project stakeholders.
• Preparing and reviewing feasibility studies, cost plans, tender documentation, procurement advice and contract variations.
• Managing client relationships and becoming a trusted advisor across key accounts.
• Taking ownership of projects and mentoring junior team members.
• Working closely with Directors and senior leadership on major projects and business development opportunities.
• Contributing to the continued growth and development of the Sydney business.
• Developing your own market profile and client network as you progress toward a future equity position.

Job description

Our client is a highly regarded national property and construction consultancy with an established presence across Australia. They specialise in quantity surveying, cost management and advisory services, partnering with leading developers, investors, asset owners and private clients across a diverse portfolio of major projects.

The business has built a strong reputation in the market through the quality of its people, the strength of its client relationships and its ability to deliver complex projects across a broad range of sectors.

With an established pipeline of work spanning residential, education, aged care, commercial, social and affordable housing, retail and health, the business is continuing to grow and is looking for an ambitious Associate Quantity Surveyor who wants more than simply the next title.

This is an opportunity for someone who is genuinely career-driven and interested in building toward equity and ownership within a successful consultancy. You will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, develop client relationships, contribute to business growth and play a meaningful role in shaping the future of the business.

About the Role

As an Associate Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality quantity surveying and cost management services across a diverse portfolio of major projects.

This role would suit either an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Financier or Cost Planner coming from a consultancy background who is ready to step into greater responsibility and ultimately progress toward an equity position.

About the Company

Our client is a highly regarded national property and construction consultancy with an established presence across Australia. They specialise in quantity surveying, cost management and advisory services, partnering with leading developers, investors, asset owners and private clients across a diverse portfolio of major projects.

The business has built a strong reputation in the market through the quality of its people, the strength of its client relationships and its ability to deliver complex projects across a broad range of sectors.

With an established pipeline of work spanning residential, education, aged care, commercial, social and affordable housing, retail and health, the business is continuing to grow and is looking for an ambitious Associate Quantity Surveyor who wants more than simply the next title.

This is an opportunity for someone who is genuinely career-driven and interested in building toward equity and ownership within a successful consultancy. You will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, develop client relationships, contribute to business growth and play a meaningful role in shaping the future of the business.

About the Role

As an Associate Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality quantity surveying and cost management services across a diverse portfolio of major projects.

This role would suit either an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Financier or Cost Planner coming from a consultancy background who is ready to step into greater responsibility and ultimately progress toward an equity position.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing cost planning, estimating and cost reporting from feasibility through to project completion.
• Providing commercial and strategic cost advice to developers, investors, asset owners and project stakeholders.
• Preparing and reviewing feasibility studies, cost plans, tender documentation, procurement advice and contract variations.
• Managing client relationships and becoming a trusted advisor across key accounts.
• Taking ownership of projects and mentoring junior team members.
• Working closely with Directors and senior leadership on major projects and business development opportunities.
• Contributing to the continued growth and development of the Sydney business.
• Developing your own market profile and client network as you progress toward a future equity position.

Experience Required

• 6+ years' experience in quantity surveying, cost management, project finance, development finance or a related construction/commercial environment.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Construction Economics, Property or a related discipline.
• Strong experience within a consultancy environment.
• Experience across one or more sectors including residential, education, aged care, commercial, social/affordable housing, retail or health.
• Strong understanding of cost planning, estimating, feasibility, procurement and commercial reporting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage directly with senior clients and project stakeholders.
• Commercially minded with a genuine interest in business development and building long-term client relationships.
• Most importantly, an ambitious and entrepreneurial mindset with a genuine desire to progress toward equity and ownership.

Benefits

• Genuine pathway to equity for the right individual, with the opportunity to build a long-term career within the business.
• Work on a diverse portfolio of major projects across residential, education, aged care, commercial, social/affordable housing, retail and health.
• Join a highly regarded national consultancy with a strong brand and established market reputation.
• High level of autonomy and exposure to senior leadership and major clients.
• Opportunity to build your own client relationships, market profile and future business.
• Flexible working arrangements and a genuine focus on work-life balance.
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional development and support for relevant industry memberships and accreditations.
• Collaborative, high-performing culture where ambitious people are given the opportunity to progress.
• Work alongside experienced Directors and senior professionals who are invested in developing the next generation of leaders and future equity partners.

If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Cost Planner who is ambitious, commercially minded and looking for a genuine pathway to ownership, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

Additional information

• Consultancy environment with strong brand and market reputation
• Associate-level Melbourne QS opportunity
• Major projects across residential, education, aged care, commercial, health,