Quantity / Senior Quantity Surveyor - consultancy

S&you; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

S&you is seeking a Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor in Melbourne to join its growing consultancy. You will handle cost management, BOQs, tender analysis, contract administration and provide commercial guidance across residential and commercial projects.

The role offers exposure to pre- and post-contract services and strong mentorship within a collaborative team. With 4-8+ years' experience, you’ll work directly with clients and builders to keep projects financially on track while

Qualifications

• 4-8+ years of Quantity Surveying experience
• Experience in consultancy or cost management
• Strong exposure to pre and post-contract services
• Ability to prepare BOQs and undertake detailed measurements
• Sound understanding of construction costs, procurement and contract administration
• Experience assessing variations and contractor claims
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Construction Management or related discipline

Responsibilities

• Preparing Bills of Quantities (BOQs)
• Detailed measurement and quantity take-offs
• Cost planning and estimating
• Tender analysis and procurement support
• Contract administration
• Assessment of progress claims and variations
• Cost reporting and budget monitoring
• Forecasting project costs and identifying commercial risks
• Liaising with clients, builders, contractors and consultants
• Providing trusted commercial and cost advice throughout project delivery

Skills

BOQ preparation

Quantity take-offs

Contract administration

Cost management

Client liaison

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Construction Economics / Management

Job description

Quantity / Senior Quantity Surveyor - consultancy

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Are you a Quantity Surveyor looking to work across meaningful building projects while gaining exposure to both pre and post-contract services?
An established and growing Melbourne-based consultancy is seeking a Quantity Surveyor (4-5 years' experience) or Senior Quantity Surveyor (8+ years' experience) to join its team.

With a strong pipeline of work across social housing, aged care, education, community and commercial building projects, this is an opportunity to join a respected consultancy that works closely with leading builders, developers and government stakeholders.

About the Role

You will be involved throughout the project lifecycle, providing accurate cost management, commercial advice and quantity surveying services across a diverse portfolio of building projects.

Working directly with clients, builders and consultants, you'll play a key role in helping projects stay commercially on track while delivering high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Preparing Bills of Quantities (BOQs)
• Detailed measurement and quantity take-offs
• Cost planning and estimating
• Tender analysis and procurement support
• Contract administration
• Assessment of progress claims and variations
• Cost reporting and budget monitoring
• Forecasting project costs and identifying commercial risks
• Liaising with clients, builders, contractors and consultants
• Providing trusted commercial and cost advice throughout project delivery

About You To be successful, you'll bring:

• 4-8+ years of Quantity Surveying experience
• Experience within a consultancy or cost management environment
• Strong exposure to both pre and post-contract services
• Ability to prepare BOQs and undertake detailed measurements
• Sound understanding of construction costs, procurement and contract administration
• Experience assessing variations and contractor claims
• Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with builders and clients
• A proactive and self-sufficient approach to your work
• Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Construction Management or a related discipline

What's on Offer

• Diverse pipeline of building projects across multiple sectors
• Exposure to social housing, aged care, data centres, education and commercial developments
• Strong mentorship from experienced industry professionals
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Long-term stability with a growing consultancy
• Competitive salary package based on experience

Should your background be relevant but this role not entirely suitable, we still welcome the opportunity to connect and explore other potential opportunities.

Please note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted