Lead Quantity Surveyor - High-Rise Residential

Landmark Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Landmark Australia is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to manage contracts and costs across high-rise residential construction projects. The role reports to the Head of Procurment, overseeing cost studies, material costs, orders, subcontractor payments and commercial close.

Key duties include preparing cost plans, managing tenders, negotiating terms, and producing regular commercial reports. The ideal candidate holds a tertiary QS degree with 6+ years in high-rise settings and strong negotiation

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or similar.
• 6+ years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor on high-rise residential projects.
• Strong commercial acumen with forecasting, cost planning and contract administration.
• Proficiency in Cubit and Bluebeam.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, drawings and specifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• Highly organised and able to manage competing deadlines.
• Proactive, collaborative approach with commitment to quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost plans, budgets and BOQs and agree final accounts.
• Manage tender process, procurement schedules and subcontract packages.
• Negotiate with subcontractors for favorable terms; assess contract risk.
• Manage progress claims, variations and payments to deadlines under Security of Payment.
• Prepare weekly/monthly commercial reports with forecasting and cash flow.
• Identify value engineering opportunities.
• Provide input into cost loading and construction programs; extend time claims.
• Close out projects with warranties, deeds and occupancy documents; verify works on site.

Skills

6+ yrs QS

Commercial acumen

Plan interpretation

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organised

Education

Quantity Surveying/Construction Management degree

Tools

Cubit

Bluebeam

Job description

Landmark Australia is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to manage contracts and costs across high-rise residential construction projects. The role reports to the Head of Procurment, overseeing cost studies, material costs, orders, subcontractor payments and commercial close.

Key duties include preparing cost plans, managing tenders, negotiating terms, and producing regular commercial reports. The ideal candidate holds a tertiary QS degree with 6+ years in high-rise settings and strong negotiation