Quantity Surveyor

Spiecapag Australia; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spiecapag Australia, part of VINCI, is seeking a Quantity Surveyor based in Brisbane. The role focuses on managing costs for construction projects, including estimating, cost control, and contract administration.

You will also assist the Commercial Manager with variation pricing and cost reporting and may be required to work FIFO on remote projects. We value a Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or similar, 5+ years’ QS/estimating experience, strong numerical accuracy, and excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or similar.
• 5+ years’ QS/estimating and/or project management experience.
• Advanced numeric skills and proficiency with MS Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Commercial Manager in drafting contractual correspondence and claims.
• Manage the Head Contract monthly progress claim process.
• Administer variations and maintain registers and records.
• Review RFIs and daily reports to identify delays, variations and scope changes.
• Support project teams and lead negotiations for contractual claims.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or similar

Tools

MS Excel

Sage X3 ERP

Job description

VINCI is a world leader in concessions, energy and construction, active in more than 120 countries and with more than 294,000 employees. We are a Global Group with local company opportunities.

Spiecapag has been delivering large-scale pipeline infrastructure and drilling projects across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region for 20 years. New pipeline construction projects and continuous growth mean we have an opportunity for long-term employment with an industry leader.

What is the job opportunity?

We are currently seeking aQuantity Surveyorto join our team. The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing costs relating to construction projects, including estimating, cost control, and contract administration. You will also assist the Commercial Manager in variation pricing and contributing to cost reporting.

In this full-time role, we are seeking someone based in Brisbane and willing to do FIFO where required on our Projects.

Key responsibilities

Contracts administration

• Assist the Commercial Manager in drafting detailed contractual correspondence in response to submitted claims.
• Manage the Head Contract monthly progress claim process when working on a project.
• Administer the variations process and maintain applicable registers and records (variations, EOTs, etc.).
• Review Engineering RFIs and supervisors’ daily reports to identify delays, variations and scope changes.
• Collaborate with project and pre-contracts teams and key stakeholders to achieve tender/project objectives.
• Support project teams to assess upstream/downstream delay and disruption claims.
• Monitor contractual timeframes and ensure they are adhered to.
• Support and/or lead negotiations for approval of contractual claims.
• Promote and assist senior management and project teams to implement effective commercial practices and policies.
• Ensure project documentation is complete, current, stored appropriately, and that legal documents are completed and signed under the appropriate delegation of authority (DOA).

Cost control and reporting

• Collate and submit progress claims and follow up payments.
• Provide assistance and supporting data for the preparation of project reports.
• Identify project opportunities, assess impacts, seek approval and implement as required.
• Identify potential cost savings and value engineering opportunities.
• Liaise with project teams, client representatives, suppliers and subcontractors to ensure strong information flow and relationships.
• Support cost reduction by minimising delays in providing essential information and items and escape project issues as necessary within the business.
• Control and report project costs, ensuring all labour, plant/equipment, materials, suppliers and subcontractor costs are captured and allocated correctly in the cost control system/ERP.
• Lead month-end processes including forecasting, accruals, spent-hours tracking and cost-to-complete (first-principles/earned value as required).
• Prepare timely internal/external cost reports with analysis and commentary for the project team and senior management.

About you?

To be successful in this role, you will bring strong commercial capability, a high attention to detail, and the confidence to work with multiple stakeholders across projects and tenders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or similar.
• 5+ years’ experience in QS/estimating and/or project management (delivery and/or pre-contracts).
• Highly analytical and numerate, with strong attention to detail and accountability (able to spot trends/reporting errors).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on accurate, timely reporting.
• Solid understanding of construction contracts/legal requirements, with financial, negotiation and change management capability.
• Advanced MS Excel skills and exposure to Sage X3 ERP (or similar).
• Experience in construction/engineering/manufacturing environments (highly regarded).
• Willing to work away on remote projects, including FIFO and extended rotations as required.

Spiecapag Australia is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Applications will only be considered for candidates who currently live within Australia and have approved visa working rights (permanent, temporary, student, spousal, etc) to Australia.