Defence Infrastructure: Quantity Surveyor & Contracts Admin

Laing O'Rourke group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training and on-the-job dev't

Six months’ paid parental leave

Purchased leave options

Volunteering leave

Discounts across retailers

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke is seeking a Quantity Surveyor / Contracts Administrator to join its AUKUS team in Australia. The role requires 4+ years post graduate experience in quantity surveying or contracts administration within construction, with MRICS preferred and eligibility for NV1 security clearance.

Expect involvement in budget management, cost forecasting, risk assessment and strong stakeholder engagement to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification or in progress.
• 4+ years post graduate experience in quantity surveying / contracts administration within the construction industry.
• Degree in Construction Management, Building, Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and negotiation abilities.
• Australian citizens eligible for Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, cost planning and forecasting for construction projects.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks to optimise outcomes.
• Oversee change management, claims, extensions of time and entitlements.
• Advise project management on commercial issues and correspondence.
• Build and maintain client, stakeholder and supply chain relationships to deliver projects.

Skills

Excel

Negotiation

Stakeholder liaison

Education

MRICS

Degree in Construction Management/Building/Engineering

Job description

Laing O’Rourke is seeking a Quantity Surveyor / Contracts Administrator to join its AUKUS team in Australia. The role requires 4+ years post graduate experience in quantity surveying or contracts administration within construction, with MRICS preferred and eligibility for NV1 security clearance.

Expect involvement in budget management, cost forecasting, risk assessment and strong stakeholder engagement to ensure successful project delivery.