Quantity Surveyor

Acuity Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Australia is seeking a highly skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our Sydney team on major infrastructure programmes. You will lead cost management and contract administration across projects from roads to tunnels, working directly with clients and project teams.

We value detail, collaboration and practical commercial guidance, offering a people-first environment with development opportunities across transport, water and energy sectors.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related discipline (AIQS or RICS preferred).
• 5+ years experience in quantity surveying, cost management or contract administration on construction or infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in cost planning, measurement, cost reporting and forecasting.
• Proficiency in Excel and cost estimating software such as CostX.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review estimates, cost plans, budgets, cash flow forecasts and cost reports.
• Undertake measurement and quantification to support estimates, tenders and valuations.
• Provide contract administration, including progress claims, payment certificates, variations, notices and contractual correspondence.
• Assess and value variations and change, and maintain change and risk registers.
• Manage subcontractor packages, including tender evaluations, progress claims and final accounts.
• Support procurement, tender documentation and tender evaluations.
• Identify and report commercial risk and entitlement under contract.
• Support the preparation and assessment of extension of time, variation and compensation event claims.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and project teams.

Skills

Cost management

Contract administration

Cost estimation

Project coordination

Client liaison

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

AIQS or RICS accreditation (preferred)

Tools

CostX

Excel

Contracts software

Job description

Are you a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Contract Administrator looking to grow your career on major infrastructure projects?

Acuity Australia is a people-first commercial and contract management consultancy with a strong and growing presence across Australia's infrastructure, transport, water and energy sectors, and we're looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Sydney team.

In this role you will provide pre- and post-contract cost management and contract administration support on complex projects, from major road and rail programmes to tunnels, water and energy assets. You will work directly with clients, prepare cost plans and reports, administer contracts, and help manage subcontract packages across the project lifecycle.

This role offers the opportunity to work on some of the largest capital works programmes on the East Coast of Australia while developing your career within a growing consultancy.

About You

You are a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor with experience in cost management and contract administration on construction or infrastructure projects.

You have strong attention to detail, are comfortable working with clients and project teams onsite, and enjoy turning complex information into clear, practical advice.

You enjoy workgin in a collaborative environment and are keen to keep learning and building your commercial capability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review estimates, cost plans, budgets, cash flow forecasts and cost reports
• Undertake measurement and quantification to support estimates, tenders and valuations
• Provide contract administration, including progress claims, payment certificates, variations, notices and contractual correspondence
• Assess and value variations and change, and maintain change and risk registers
• Manage subcontractor packages, including tender evaluations, progress claims and final accounts
• Support procurement, tender documentation and tender evaluations
• Identify and report commercial risk and entitlement under contract
• Support the preparation and assessment of extension of time, variation and compensation event claims
• Build strong working relationships with clients and project teams

Role Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline (AIQS or RICS accredited preferred)
• 5+ years experience in quantity surveying, cost management or contract administration on construction or infrastructure projects
• Contract administration experience under Australian construction contracts (e.g. AS 4000, AS 2124, GC21 or similar)
• Proficiency in cost planning, measurement, cost reporting and forecasting
• Strong numeracy, analytical skills and attention to detail
• Clear written communication skills, including commercial correspondence and reports
• Proficiency in Excel and cost estimating or measurement software (e.g. CostX)
• Ability to work both independently and within project teams
• Membership of RICS or AIQS (or working towards) is well regarded
• Right to work in Australia

The following experience is highly regarded, but not essential:

• Experience with NEC3 or NEC4 contracts (training and support is available for those new to NEC)
• Experience on transport, water or energy infrastructure projects
• Exposure to claims and/or disputes
• Project controls or commercial reporting experience

Graduates and final-year students:

We are also open to hearing from graduates, or those in the final year of a relevant course, who are keen to build a career in quantity surveying and commercial management. Relevant courses include:

• Bachelor of Construction Project Management, University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
• Bachelor of Construction Management and Property, UNSW Sydney
• Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours), majoring in Quantity Surveying, Western Sydney University
• Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) (Honours), University of Newcastle
• Bachelor of Building and Construction Management (Honours), University of Canberra
• Other AIQS-accredited degrees, including at QUT, Bond University, Deakin University, RMIT, UniSA and Curtin University
• Accredited postgraduate programmes, such as a Master of Construction Management or Master of Construction Practice

About Acuity Australia

Acuity Australia provides specialist consulting services across commercial and contract advisory, claims consulting, programme management, and training workshops for complex infrastructure and construction projects.

Our team has supported major programmes across Australia and internationally, working with leading organisations across transport, water, infrastructure and utilities.

We are a people-first consultancy. We invest in our team's growth and wellbeing, and we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality commercial outcomes in a culture of collaboration, professionalism and continuous development.

Whether you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor, Contract Administrator or a graduate ready to start your commercial career, we would love to hear from you.