Quantity Surveyor

Gleeds; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gleeds Australia in Brisbane seeks a motivated Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our expanding team. You will deliver commercial and cost management services across infrastructure, energy and health projects, helping clients achieve successful outcomes on complex programs.

The role offers exposure to a diverse project portfolio across Queensland and Australia, with a focus on career development, collaborative teamwork and rigorous cost control throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or related discipline.
• Sound knowledge of estimating, cost planning and contract administration.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• AIQS or RICS accreditation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, cost plans and feasibility studies.
• Prepare bills of quantities using CostX; develop rate libraries and trade coding.
• Support procurement and tendering activities.
• Assess tenders and provide commercial recommendations.
• Prepare and maintain project cost reports.
• Assess variations, claims and progress payment recommendations.
• Assist with contract administration and final accounts.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Support successful commercial delivery throughout development and construction.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Cost Management

Cost Planning

Contract Administration

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics

Tools

CostX

Estimating Software

Job description

Gleeds Australia is an independent property and construction consultancy providing project management, cost management and project controls services across a diverse range of sectors. Backed by a global network of over 79 offices, our Brisbane team combines local market knowledge with international expertise to help clients successfully deliver complex projects.

Based in Brisbane CBD, we work across infrastructure, energy, health, defence, commercial, industrial and social infrastructure projects, providing trusted commercial and project advice throughout the project lifecycle.

At Gleeds, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where our people can develop their careers, contribute to meaningful projects and make a positive impact on the built environment.

Role Description

Gleeds is seeking a motivated Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our growing Brisbane team. Working alongside experienced cost management professionals, you will provide commercial and cost management services across a diverse portfolio of projects within the infrastructure, sporting infrastructure, energy, health, defence, commercial and social infrastructure sectors.

This role offers the opportunity to develop your career while working on complex and high-profile projects throughout Queensland and across Australia.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, cost plans and feasibility studies.
• Work with Costx to prepare bills of quantities and builders’ quantities, develop and apply rate libraries and trade coding.
• Support procurement and tendering activities.
• Assess tenders and provide commercial recommendations.
• Prepare and maintain project cost reports.
• Assess variations, claims and prepare progress payment recommendations.
• Assist with contract administration and final account settlement.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Support the successful commercial delivery of projects throughout all stages of development and construction.

About You

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related discipline.
• Quantity Surveyor with minimum 2 years’ & Senior Quantity Surveyor with minimum 7 years' Australian experience in quantity surveying or cost management within the construction industry.
• Sound understanding of estimating, cost planning and contract administration principles.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively within a team.
• Membership of AIQS or RICS, or working towards professional accreditation, is desirable.

Senior Quantity Surveyors

should demonstrate

• H igher levels of cost planning, estimating, procurement and contract administration expertise.
• Experience managing client relationships and leading project cost management commissions.
• Ability to mentor and support junior team members.
• Commercially astute with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.