Quantity Surveyor

Laing O'Rourke; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development programs

Mental health & wellbeing program

Paid parental leave

Purchased leave option

Parental leave coaching

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the Eastern Freeway – Burke to Tram Alliance project in Melbourne. You will work with a tier 1 constructor to manage procurement, claims, variations and subcontract administration, supporting timely and accurate commercial delivery.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying or related field, with proven experience in large-scale construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Commercial Law or Construction Management.
• Experience in a similar role with major construction contracting companies is preferred.
• Strong negotiation and measurement capability is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with procurement of subcontractors and issue, adjudicate, and award subcontract and supply agreements with input from engineering and construction teams.
• Prepare and submit progress claims and ensure timely payment.
• Manage subcontracts including interim payments and final accounts.

Skills

Measurement

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder liaison

Team collaboration

Education

Quantity Surveying

Engineering

Commercial Law

Construction Management

Job description

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion global engineering and manufacturing-led construction leader, delivering state-of-the‑art infrastructure and buildings projects. In Australia, we’ve proudly operated under the Laing O’Rourke banner for over 20 years, building on more than 70 years of local expertise.

Driven by our purpose - pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, in service of humanity - we create safer hospitals, cleaner water, secure defence facilities, and better-connected cities. We also build meaningful careers and inclusive workplaces where people thrive. Backed by global strength and deep local roots, our unique operating model combines cutting-edge technology with modern methods of construction to deliver certainty for clients and transform how infrastructure is engineered and built.

We also own two vertically integrated businesses: Select Plant Australia, the nation’s fourth‑largest plant hire company, and Laing O’Rourke Rail Operations, supporting major projects and nationwide rail maintenance.

That’s the Power of Experience.

About the opportunity

The Victorian Government is upgrading the Eastern Freeway with new express lanes, new traffic management technology and Melbourne’s first dedicated busway. These changes will slash travel times and improve public transport in Melbourne’s east.

Laing O’Rourke is part of the Eastern Freeway – Burke to Tram Alliance with Major Road Projects Victoria, Symal, Arcadis and WSP. Our scope of work includes a new interchange connecting the Eastern Freeway to the North East Link tunnels, major road and bridge upgrades between Burke Road and Tram Road, smart traffic management technology upgrades and new noise protection to meet Victoria’s toughest traffic noise standards. The local community will also benefit from new and upgraded walking and cycling connections, upgrades to Koonung Creek Reserve and revitalised wetlands and open spaces.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the Eastern Freeway – Burke to Tram Alliance project.

This role offers great career prospects with a privately‑owned tier 1 constructor and international engineering enterprise.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with the procurement of subcontractors including preparing, issuing, adjudicating, recommending & awarding subcontract and supply agreements with detailed input from engineering & construction team.
• Preparation and submission of progress claims and ensuring their timely payment.
• Subcontract management including receipt and processing of subcontract interim payment claims & final accounts.
• Process claims for variations and additional entitlement to time & money.
• Prepare, submit & agree contractual claims for time & money.
• Manage and participate where necessary in the preparation, submission & agreement of variations.
• Advise the project management team on contractual issues & initiate correspondence.
• Prepare, review & submit reports to prescribed timescales (including equipment and cost reports).
• Review change management.

About you

• A tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Commercial Law or Construction Management.
• Previous experience in a similar role having worked for major construction contracting companies.
• An ability to measure will be highly regarded.
• A high level of technical and negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills along with your ability to liaise confidently with a variety of internal and external stakeholders will be highly regarded.
• A results‑driven and collaborative approach to work.

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry‑leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is recognised as a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality in 2020, 2022, 2024 and 2026. We know that the right culture and purposeful innovation are key to delivering impact.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.