Commercially Driven Quantity Surveyor | Contracts Lead

Breight Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Breight Group is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Contracts Administrator (QS/CA) to own contracts, variations, claims and commercial performance across our growing project portfolio in Western Australia.

Working on sustaining capital and construction projects, you will collaborate with Project Managers, engineers, site teams, clients and subcontractors to ensure contracts are administered effectively, commercial risks are identified early and project performance is tracked.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Commerce or related discipline.
• Experience as Quantity Surveyor, Contracts Administrator or similar commercial role.
• Experience in mining, resources, construction, SMP, mechanical or industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, variations, progress claims and subcontract management.
• Sound commercial and financial acumen with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial and contract administration support across multiple projects.
• Review and administer head contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders and commercial agreements.
• Prepare, assess and manage progress claims, variations and extensions of time.
• Identify contractual and commercial risks and support mitigation strategies.
• Maintain variation, claims, correspondence and contractual registers.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, forecasts and commercial performance.
• Assist with project budgeting, cost reporting and cost-to-complete forecasting.
• Prepare subcontractor scopes, tender packages and commercial evaluations.
• Assess subcontractor claims and manage payment processes.
• Support procurement and subcontractor engagement activities.
• Ensure contractual notices and correspondence are issued within required timeframes.
• Work with Project Managers to identify scope changes and maximise commercial recovery.
• Assist with project close-out, final accounts and commercial reconciliation.
• Maintain accurate commercial documentation and records throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Contract administration

Variations & claims management

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Commerce or related discipline

Job description

Breight Group is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Contracts Administrator (QS/CA) to own contracts, variations, claims and commercial performance across our growing project portfolio in Western Australia.

Working on sustaining capital and construction projects, you will collaborate with Project Managers, engineers, site teams, clients and subcontractors to ensure contracts are administered effectively, commercial risks are identified early and project performance is tracked.