Contract Administrator / Quantity Surveyor - MEP Services

Amida Recruitment; Goulburn Mulwaree; Presencial; AUD 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Accommodation provided

DIDO/FIFO options

Resumo da oferta

Amida Recruitment is seeking a Senior/Contracts Administrator or Senior/Quantity Surveyor to join a leading cost consultancy on a major Australian civil infrastructure project. Role based in Cooma, NSW, with the option for DIDO or FIFO from Canberra region; accommodation provided.

The assignment is 12 months or longer with Monday–Friday work. Ideal candidates will have 5–10+ years' experience in forensic cost analysis, contract administration, and financial reporting, with strong analytical and

Qualificações

• Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering.
• 5 to 10+ years of experience in large-scale civil or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in forensic cost analysis, contract administration and financial reporting.
• Ability to forecast costs, interpret drawings, and manage variations and claims.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct detailed cost forecasting, budgeting, and rate analysis
• Review drawings and forecasts to refine project scope
• Prepare variations, progress claims, and contract documents
• Provide financial and contractual advice to stakeholders
• Participate in forensic cost reviews and risk assessments
• Collaborate with project engineers, planners, and commercial managers
• Analyse drawings and scope to accurate forecasts

Conhecimentos

Cost forecasting

Cost analysis

Contract administration

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cost management software

Contract administration software

Formação académica

Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying/Construction Management/Engineering

Ferramentas

Cost management software

Contract administration software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Work on one of Australia’s most iconic infrastructure projects Join a specialist cost consultancy with long-term project security 12-month+ contract role, ASAP start for the right candidate Applicants can live locally in Cooma NSW or DIDO or FIFO to Canberra and drive from there. Join a leading cost consultancy delivering on one of Australia’s most significant civil infrastructure projects. 12-month+ contract role, ASAP start, Monday to Friday with accommodation provided.

Our client is a specialist Quantity Surveying and Cost Consultancy supporting the delivery of a $1bn+ infrastructure project, one of Australia’s largest and most technically complex projects. They are now seeking for a Senior / Contracts Administrator or Senior / Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Cooma, NSW.

This role will be working on large scale mechanical and electrical services packages and any experience working on large scale MEP packages previously would be ideal. Especially within a civil project environment.

These roles will focus on forecasting, rate analysis, cost breakdowns, and scope definition across major infrastructure and civil packages. You’ll work closely with the project leadership team to analyse existing drawings, assess cost forecasts, and help refine and reinvent project scope as it evolves.

Ideal candidates will come from either a Head Contracting or Consultancy background and have experience in forensic cost analysis, contract administration, and financial reporting within large-scale civil or infrastructure projects.

The team offers a supportive working environment with accommodation provided in Cooma NSW. 12-month+ contract role and Monday to Friday role where you can live locally in Cooma NSW or DIDO/FIFO from the surrounding region to/from Canberra Airport and drive the rest of the way.

Years of Experience: 5 to 10+ years

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed cost forecasting, budgeting, and rate analysis
• Review and interpret existing drawings, forecasts, and project documentation
• Assist in defining, refining, and validating project scope
• Prepare and manage variations, progress claims, and contract documentation
• Provide financial and contractual advice to project stakeholders
• Participate in forensic cost reviews and risk assessments
• Collaborate with project engineers, planners, and commercial managers
• Analyse drawings & scope to accurate forecasts

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or Engineering Civil infrastructure or major project experience
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills
• Proficiency in cost management and contract administration software
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a small, collaborative team
• A flexible, proactive attitude
• Excellent communication skillset both written and verbal
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Ability to think on your feet and excellent problem-solving skills

This could be a contract or permanent opportunity providing a chance to work on one of Australia’s most significant infrastructure projects with a growing consultancy that offers both challenge and long-term prospects.