Quantity Surveyor

Kappa Executive Search; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kappa Executive Search in Melbourne is seeking a proactive Quantity Surveyor to broaden scope beyond traditional roles, taking on responsibility across the full project lifecycle. You’ll gain exposure to pre- and post-contract services, with involvement from feasibility through procurement, construction and final accounts.

This role offers regular site time, direct exposure to clients and consultants, and the opportunity to progress toward a Senior Quantity Surveyor position as the team grows.

Qualifications

• Experience in quantity surveying or cost management within a consultancy preferred.
• Cost planning, estimating, tendering and post-contract cost management experience.
• Confident in working with clients, consultants and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Involvement from feasibility and cost planning through procurement, construction and final accounts.
• Regular site inspections and direct client/consultant engagement.
• Take ownership of work across the full project lifecycle.

Skills

Quantity Surveying experience

Cost management

Client engagement

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Job description

For a Quantity Surveyor looking to move beyond a narrow scope of work and take on more responsibility, this is an opportunity to develop quickly within an established Melbourne cost consultancy entering its next phase of growth.

The business has an excellent pipeline of education, healthcare and public infrastructure projects, including complex developments that offer valuable technical and commercial experience.

Unlike larger consultancies where project responsibilities can be divided across multiple teams, this role offers involvement from early feasibility and cost planning through procurement, construction and final accounts. There is regular time on site, direct exposure to clients and consultants, and the opportunity to understand how commercial decisions influence the outcome of a project.

The firm is also investing in the future of cost management, with a well-developed construction cost data library and a focus on using AI and emerging technology to improve the accuracy and efficiency of its advice.

With an ambitious leadership team driving the business forward, there is room to build a career alongside the company's growth, develop client relationships and progress towards a Senior Quantity Surveyor position.

What makes this one worth considering:

• Broader project involvement: Gain experience across pre- and post-contract services, with ownership of work through the full project lifecycle.

• Major public-sector projects: Work across education, healthcare and infrastructure, including technically complex developments with established clients.

• More time out on projects: Regular site inspections, client meetings and consultant engagement provide a practical understanding of construction and commercial delivery.

• Faster career development: Work directly with experienced senior leaders, take on greater responsibility and develop towards a Senior QS position.

• Be part of the growth: Join at a stage where the business is expanding, with opportunities to influence how projects are delivered and how the team develops.

What the role requires:

• Experience in quantity surveying or cost management, ideally within a consultancy.
• Experience in cost planning, estimating, tendering and post-contract cost management.
• Confidence working with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Sound technical knowledge, commercial awareness and the ability to manage competing project priorities.
• A relevant degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.

About the company

Established in Melbourne in 2018, this privately owned cost consultancy has grown into a national business with a reputation for detailed, practical cost advice.

Its portfolio includes major hospital developments, education facilities, public infrastructure, specialist commercial buildings and residential projects. The business has contributed to significant developments across Victoria, including a major new hospital in Melbourne's west and education facilities throughout regional Victoria.

The leadership team remains closely involved in project delivery, giving staff direct access to experienced cost managers and the opportunity to learn from people who are actively working on projects.

With an established client base, expanding project portfolio and continued investment in technology and cost intelligence, the company offers the stability of an established consultancy with the career opportunities that come from joining a business in its growth phase.