Graduate/Junior Quantity Surveyor

RP Infrastructure; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

RP Infrastructure is seeking an entry-level Quantity Surveyor to support cost management on Melbourne projects. This role suits a recent graduate or with 1–2 years of cost principle experience, with mentorship from senior quantity surveyors and associates to build technical skills on major projects.

Responsibilities include measurements, cost estimates, bills of quantities, and reviewing progress claims and variation assessments, while maintaining cost records and project documentation.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or 1–2 years of cost principle experience.
• Exposure to measurement, estimating, cost planning, progress claims or variations.
• Qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Construction Economics, Engineering or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking measurements and quantity take-offs.
• Cost estimates, cost plans and supporting calculations.
• Bills of quantities, pricing schedules and tender comparisons.
• Reviewing contractor progress claims and supporting variation assessments.
• Maintaining cost records, variation registers and project documentation.
• Cost reports and tracking changes against project budgets.
• Gathering information from project teams, contractors and consultants to support accurate cost assessments.
• Attending project meetings, recording actions and following up information requests.

Skills

Measurement

Cost estimation

Communication

Numeracy

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

About RP Infrastructure

RP Infrastructure (RPI) is one of Australia's leading Project Management and Advisory practices, recognised for delivering complex and high-profile projects across Australia.

With a focus on quality and collaboration, we deliver Project Management, Advisory, Quantity Surveying and Project Controls services across the entire Infrastructure spectrum.

Community is at the heart of everything we do, and we’re proud to make a difference with the projects we deliver. We partner with many of Australia’s most iconic businesses, Local, State & Federal Government entities, and Not-For-Profit bodies.

Specialising in Health, Education, Aviation, Commercial, Civic & Culture, Aged Care, Sports & Recreation, Defence, Water, Industrial, Roads, Rail and Ports sectors, we’re dedicated to delivering extraordinary outcomes by converting visions to reality, in an innovative and sustainable way.

Role Description

We’re looking for an entry-level Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of our cost management services in Melbourne.

This opportunity would suit a recent graduate or someone with 1–2 years of cost principle experience.
Learning from experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors and Associates, you'll build your technical skills in major projects by assisting with:

• Undertaking measurements and quantity take-offs.
• Cost estimates, cost plans and supporting calculations.
• Bills of quantities, pricing schedules and tender comparisons.
• Reviewing contractor progress claims and supporting variation assessments.
• Maintaining cost records, variation registers and project documentation.
• Cost reports and tracking changes against project budgets.
• Gathering information from project teams, contractors and consultants to support accurate cost assessments.
• Attending project meetings, recording actions and following up information requests.

05th November, 2026

About RP Infrastructure

RP Infrastructure (RPI) is one of Australia's leading Project Management and Advisory practices, recognised for delivering complex and high-profile projects across Australia.

With a focus on quality and collaboration, we deliver Project Management, Advisory, Quantity Surveying and Project Controls services across the entire Infrastructure spectrum.

Community is at the heart of everything we do, and we’re proud to make a difference with the projects we deliver. We partner with many of Australia’s most iconic businesses, Local, State & Federal Government entities, and Not-For-Profit bodies.

Specialising in Health, Education, Aviation, Commercial, Civic & Culture, Aged Care, Sports & Recreation, Defence, Water, Industrial, Roads, Rail and Ports sectors, we’re dedicated to delivering extraordinary outcomes by converting visions to reality, in an innovative and sustainable way.

Role Description

We’re looking for an entry-level Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of our cost management services in Melbourne.

This opportunity would suit a recent graduate or someone with 1–2 years of cost principle experience.
Learning from experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors and Associates, you'll build your technical skills in major projects by assisting with:

• Undertaking measurements and quantity take-offs.
• Cost estimates, cost plans and supporting calculations.
• Bills of quantities, pricing schedules and tender comparisons.
• Reviewing contractor progress claims and supporting variation assessments.
• Maintaining cost records, variation registers and project documentation.
• Cost reports and tracking changes against project budgets.
• Gathering information from project teams, contractors and consultants to support accurate cost assessments.
• Attending project meetings, recording actions and following up information requests.

05th November, 2026

Candidate Profile

To be successful in this role, you’ll be a recent graduate or an early‑career professional with approximately 1–2 years of relevant experience in Quantity Surveying, estimating, contract administration or a similar construction cost function.

You’ll need some exposure to construction cost principles, whether through university projects, an internship, a placement or employment. This could include measurement, estimating, cost planning, progress claims or variations.

We’re flexible on your project background, and experience in either buildings or infrastructure, with exposure to pre‑contract or post‑contract work, will be considered.

Most importantly will be your communication skills and willingness to learn.

You’ll also need:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to ask questions, clarify information and keep colleagues informed.
• Strong numeracy, attention to detail and a methodical approach to checking your work.
• A willingness to learn how to interpret drawings, specifications and other project documents, building on any existing experience.
• The ability to organise tasks, meet agreed deadlines and communicate when you need support.
• Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Construction Economics, Engineering or a related discipline.

What’s In It For You

This role is a great opportunity to build your Quantity Surveying career alongside experienced professionals. As a Graduate/Junior Quantity Surveyor at RPI, you’ll also receive:

• Practical guidance from Senior Quantity Surveyors and Associates as you develop your measurement, cost planning and contract administration skills.
• Ongoing career development and progression opportunities, including a tailored Professional Development Plan and a senior mentor.
• A supportive management team that cares about you and prioritises staff development.
• Access to events, activities and initiatives driven by our Health & Wellbeing and Diversity & Inclusion committees.

About Diversity & Inclusion

RPI supports a diverse and inclusive work environment as well as equal employment opportunities. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people living with a disability, and people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, backgrounds, and cultures.