Quantity Surveyor

Aequalis Consulting Pty; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequalis Consulting is partnering with a leading civil & infrastructure contractor in Queensland, recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to support commercial and contractual functions across multiple active projects. You'll own project financial performance in a fast-paced delivery environment, collaborating with Project Managers and Site Engineers.

In this permanent role based in Southeast Queensland, you’ll manage cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting for civil and infrastructure

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Contracts Administrator / Cost Engineer in civil, infrastructure, utilities, energy, or CSG projects.
• Strong understanding of cost management, variations, forecasting & commercial reporting.
• Ability to interpret civil drawings, specifications, schedules and BOQs.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost control, forecasting & financial reporting across civil & infrastructure projects.
• Prepare progress claims, variations, EOTs, subcontractor payments & procurement.
• Work with project teams to track production, quantities, productivity & cost-to-complete.
• Ensure compliance with contracts, scopes of work and commercial frameworks.
• Support tender reviews, BOQs, cost plans and commercial risk assessments.
• Provide accurate, timely advice to support project delivery decisions.
• Maintain documentation, cost records and project commercial files.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Progress claims

Variations

EOTs

Subcontractor payments

Procurement

Cost management

Commercial reporting

Reading drawings/BOQs

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management / Engineering

Job description

Quantity Surveyor – Civil & Infrastructure Projects (QLD)

Permanent | Southeast Queensland | Strong Project Pipeline

Aequalis Consulting is partnering with a leading civil & infrastructure contractor delivering major road, utilities, and gas sector projects across Queensland. We are now seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support commercial, financial, and contractual functions across multiple active projects.

This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced delivery environment, enjoys working closely with Project Managers and Site Engineers, and is comfortable owning project financial performance from end to end.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing cost control, forecasting & financial reporting across civil & infrastructure projects
• Preparing progress claims, variations, EOTs, subcontractor payments & procurement
• Working closely with project teams to track production, quantities, productivity & cost-to-complete
• Ensuring compliance with contracts, scopes of work and commercial frameworks
• Supporting tender reviews, BOQs, cost plans and commercial risk assessments
• Providing accurate, timely advice to support project delivery decisions
• Maintaining documentation, cost records and project commercial files

What You Need

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor , Contracts Administrator , or Cost Engineer in civil, infrastructure, utilities, energy, or CSG projects
• Strong understanding of cost management, variations, forecasting & commercial reporting
• Ability to interpret civil drawings, specifications, schedules and BOQs
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation discipline
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering or similar (preferred)

Why This Role?

• Diverse project exposure – civil, utilities, gas, road, water
• Supportive leadership and strong commercial team
• Long-term stability with a strong QLD project pipeline
• Career development within a respected contractor

About Aequalis Consulting

At Aequalis Consulting, we’re more than just a recruitment agency—we’re your career partner. With over 25 years of experience, we specialise in connecting talented professionals with opportunities that align with their skills, ambitions, and values. Whether you’re looking for a permanent position, a contract role, or an executive placement, we’re here to support you at every step of your career journey. Join us and discover the next exciting chapter in your professional life.