Quantity Surveyor

VINCI; Kalgoorlie; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary uplift & DIDO/LAFHA

Generous leave benefits

Career development & mentoring

Health & wellness programs

Discounts via partner programs

Job summary

Seymour Whyte seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor for the Western Region, based in Binduli, WA, near Kalgoorlie. You will support project cost control, take-offs and measurement across tasks, cost codes and revenue items on a major infrastructure underpass project.

Required 5–10 years in cost planning or tendering, with familiarity in Autocad, 12D, TBC, and rate-based contracts. Attractive benefits include DIDO/LAFHA and leave options, with ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ experience in construction cost planning, tendering or project delivery.
• Experience with Schedule of Rates based contracts is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Close liaison with the Project leadership to support the project model, electronic quantity take-offs and control across various levels of tasks, cost codes and revenue pay items.
• Develop a detailed understanding of the client’s Standard Method of Measurement and allocate quantities accordingly.
• Contribute to monthly project reporting and forecasting, including reconciliation of quantities to date, monthly progress and at completion.
• Engagement with Engineers and QA staff on quantity interfaces with the QA system, lot records, WBS and progress.
• Manage subcontractor quantity control, where applicable based on subcontract type.

Skills

Construction cost planning

Tendering experience

Project delivery experience

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Construction, Engineering, Science, Quantity Surveying or Project/Construction Management

Tools

Autocad

12D

TBC

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team in the Western Region working on the Great Eastern Highway Underpass project. Based in Binduli, WA (10km West of the City of Kalgoorlie) this role offers a generous project uplift, attractive DIDO and LAFHA conditions, and the opportunity to contribute to a highly complex infrastructure project.

About the role:

• Close liaison with the Project leadership to support the project model, electronic quantity take-offs and control across various levels of tasks, cost codes and revenue pay items
• Develop a detailed understanding of the client’s Standard Method of Measurement and allocate quantities accordingly
• Contribute to monthly project reporting and forecasting, including reconciliation of quantities to date, monthly progress and at completion
• Engagement with Engineers and QA staff on quantity interfaces with the QA system, lot records, WBS and progress
• Manage subcontractor quantity control, where applicable based on subcontract type

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Tertiary qualifications in Construction, Engineering, Science, Quantity Surveying or Project/Construction Management
• 5‑10 years’ experience in construction cost planning, tendering or project delivery
• Experience and proficiency in 3D/GIS modelling packages such as Autocad, 12D, TBC or similar
• Previous experience in elemental‑based forecasting and software
• Experience with Schedule of Rates based contracts is highly regarded

We have a range of benefits available for our employee:

• Financial Wellbeing: competitive remuneration, salary continuance insurance and employee share program
• Generous Leave Benefits: purchased leave program, paid parental leave, and birthday leave - have your birthday off on us!
• Career Development: training, mentoring and leadership development programs
• Health & Wellness: discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, fertility benefit and employee assistance program (EAP)
• Enjoy shopping, fitness and wellbeing discounts through our Flare and WHEREFIT partnerships including discounted gym memberships and classes

About Seymour Whyte:

We are a successful civil contracting business that has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the world’s largest construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.

As a progressive, leading civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our unique history, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better. With you, we are altogether stronger in building the future we want.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds, including veterans.

Our commitment to an equitable construction industry is reflected in our inclusive culture, which embraces our differences and ensures everyone has the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We are unified in our direction toward creating a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

Next steps:

• All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check
• Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia

To learn more about us, visit www.seymourwhyte.com.au

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