Quantity Surveyor

TasNetworks; City of Devonport; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Annual leave +3 days Christmas–NewYear

Leave loading 17.5%

Electricity discount 16.66%

Career development programs

Annual health and wellbeing rebate

Tools and equipment provided

Job summary

TasNetworks is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support the North West Transmission Developments (NWTD) program in Tasmania. This permanent, full-time role safeguards the owner’s commercial position through measurement, valuation, forecasting and contract administration across a major state infrastructure project.

You will contribute to commercial governance, timely change processing, and high-quality reporting to support confident decision-making and protect TasNetworks’ financial

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering or related discipline.
• Major infrastructure or construction project experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong cost control, measurement and valuation skills, especially for change items.

Responsibilities

• Cost forecasting and cash flow projections.
• Administer contracts per terms and procedures.
• Identify cost risks and provide timely commercial advice.
• Maintain contract/change registers with accurate updates.
• Prepare notices, instructions and variations with precision.
• Measure and value change items per contract terms.
• Support progress claims and change items with the team.
• Monitor variations, provisional sums, delay costs and contingencies.
• Provide monthly interim assessment inputs for payments.
• Engage with contractors and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Cost forecasting

Contract administration

Commercial risk

Register management

Measurement & valuation

Progress claims

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Document management systems

Cost-tracking tools

Job description

Job Description

TasNetworks is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of the North West Transmission Developments (NWTD) — one of Tasmania’s most significant infrastructure programs. In this role, you will safeguard the owner’s commercial position through accurate measurement, valuation, forecasting and disciplined contract administration across a major state infrastructure project.

Working within the Contract Team, you will contribute to strong commercial governance, timely processing of change, and high quality reporting that supports confident decision‑making and protects TasNetworks’ financial interests.

What You’ll Do

• Cost forecasting — Assist with detailed cost forecasts, cash flow projections and cost‑to‑complete estimates.
• Contract administration — Support the day‑to‑day administration of contract agreements in line with contract terms and project procedures.
• Commercial risk insight — Identify cost risks, trends and opportunities, providing timely advice to the Contract Director.
• Register management — Maintain contract and change registers, ensuring accurate and timely updates.
• Contractual communications — Prepare notices, instructions, variations and clarifications with precision and compliance.
• Measurement & valuation — Accurately measure and value change items and process them in accordance with contract terms.
• Progress claim support — Assist in assessing progress claims for change items in collaboration with the broader team.
• Change management — Monitor variations, provisional sums, delay costs, risk and contingency drawdown.
• Commercial reporting — Advise internally on interim assessments for inclusion in monthly payment claims.
• Stakeholder engagement — Build effective working relationships with contractors, third parties and internal functions.

About You

You are a detail‑driven commercial professional who thrives in major project environments and enjoys applying disciplined measurement, valuation and contract administration to support strong commercial outcomes.

You Will Bring

• Relevant qualifications — Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Major project experience — Demonstrated experience as a Quantity Surveyor on major infrastructure or construction projects.
• Cost control expertise — Strong capability in cost control, measurement and valuation of contract works, especially change items.
• Systems proficiency — Experience using document management, finance or project cost‑tracking tools.
• Professional membership — Membership, or working towards membership, of RICS, AIQS or similar professional bodies.
• Analytical strength — High numerical accuracy, strong analytical capability and exceptional attention to detail.
• Contract administration knowledge — Solid understanding of contract interpretation and commercial management practices.
• Technical interpretation — Ability to interpret drawings and specifications for measurement purposes.
• Communication skills — Clear written and verbal communication with strong stakeholder engagement capability.
• Commercial awareness — Proactive approach to identifying commercial and contract risks.

What's On Offer

This is a permanent full-time opportunity, based in Tasmania with an attractive remuneration and benefits package. The role would preferably be based in Devonport but we may consider Hobart or Rocherlea for the right candidate with consistent intrastate travel required for the purpose of the project.

At TasNetworks we want to power a bright future for our people, our community and our customers. We offer a supportive work environment where safety is at the heart of everything we do.

• Free onsite car parking
• 20 days of annual leave per year + an additional 3 days of leave between Christmas and New Year
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading (Paid Annually)
• Electricity discount of 16.66%
• Career development — including access to our own RTO and personalised leadership pathways
• An annual health and wellbeing rebate
• All the tools and equipment you need to be successful

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 4 October 2026.

For further information about the role, please contact Frank Leahy, Contract Director – [e-mail]

TasNetworks is committed to equal opportunity and values a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals and those of all ages.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role. Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre‑employment checks.

About Us

TasNetworks is Powering a Bright Future by delivering safe and sustainable essential services while maximising value for all of Lutruwita/Tasmania.

As Tasmania’s provider of electricity transmission and distribution services, we are committed to providing our customers with affordable and reliable electricity, while helping Australia transition to cleaner energy sources. We have 300,000 residential, business, commercial, and industrial customers, and we are committed to working with our community to make a meaningful difference to the lives of Tasmanians – through and beyond the delivery of electricity and telecommunication services.

By joining TasNetworks, you will experience the difference of a company that puts customers first, values safety above all, unifies in the face of challenges, and embraces diversity and forward thinking.

Together, we are powering a bright future for Lutruwita/Tasmania.

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