Quantity Surveyor / Contracts Administrator – Civil Construction

Premier Commercial Solutions; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DIDO/FIFO roster with accommodation

Accommodation provided

Job summary

Premier Commercial Solutions seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor/Contract Administrator to join a leading civil contractor on a major bulk earthworks project. The role is DIDO/FIFO ex Brisbane on a 2:1 roster, offering long-term security on a flagship project with multi-year runway.

You will own the commercial function on site, working with project leadership, the client and subcontractors to protect margin with a hands-on approach to variations, cost control, measurement and final accounts.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ experience in a Quantity Surveying / Contract Administration role on civil or bulk earthworks projects.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Strong working knowledge of standard forms (AS 4000 / AS 4902 / AS 2124) and the Queensland security of payment regime (BIF Act).
• Proven command of variations, claims, remeasurement, cost control and final accounts.
• Clear, decisive communicator able to operate effectively across site and client.
• Current C-class driver’s licence and Construction Industry White Card.
• Willingness to work a DIDO / FIFO 2:1 roster ex Brisbane on a long‑term basis

Responsibilities

• Administer the head contract and subcontract packages from award through to final account.
• Prepare, assess and negotiate variations, claims, progress payments and extensions of time.
• Manage measurement, quantities, remeasurement and certification of bulk earthworks and associated civil works.
• Maintain cost tracking, committed cost control, budget monitoring, cash flow forecasting and monthly commercial reporting.
• Control contractual correspondence, notices and time bars.
• Lead subcontractor procurement, engagement and ongoing administration, including payment schedules and close‑out.
• Provide commercial advice to the site leadership team to manage risk and protect margin.
• Maintain constructive relationships with the client, superintendent, project team and subcontractors.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Contract Administration

Civil Earthworks

Cost Control

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

AS 4000

AS 4902

AS 2124

BIF Act

Job description

Quantity Surveyor / Contracts Administrator – Civil Construction

Premier Commercial Solutions is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Contract Administrator to join a leading civil contractor delivering a major bulk earthworks project. This is a long-term opportunity on a flagship job with years of runway ahead of it.

The role is DIDO / FIFO ex Brisbane on a 2:1 roster. It offers the rare combination of a genuinely large-scale earthworks package and the security of ongoing, multi-year work.

About the Role

You will take full ownership of the commercial and contract administration function on site, working closely with project leadership, the client, subcontractors and the site team to protect margin and drive strong commercial outcomes. This is a hands‑on position requiring sharp commercial discipline, a firm grasp of civil quantities, and the confidence to hold a position under pressure across the full life of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer the head contract and subcontract packages from award through to final account
• Prepare, assess and negotiate variations, claims, progress payments and extensions of time
• Manage measurement, quantities, remeasurement and certification of bulk earthworks and associated civil works
• Maintain cost tracking, committed cost control, budget monitoring, cash flow forecasting and monthly commercial reporting
• Control contractual correspondence, notices and time bars
• Lead subcontractor procurement, engagement and ongoing administration, including payment schedules and close‑out
• Provide commercial advice to the site leadership team to manage risk and protect margin
• Maintain constructive relationships with the client, superintendent, project team and subcontractors

About You

You are a commercially sharp Quantity Surveyor or Contract Administrator with a strong civil earthworks background. You bring rigour to the detail, credibility to the numbers, and the ability to run the commercial function on a major project with minimal oversight.

• 5-10 years’ experience in a Quantity Surveying / Contract Administration role on civil or bulk earthworks projects
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline or equivalent experience
• Strong working knowledge of standard forms (AS 4000 / AS 4902 / AS 2124) and the Queensland security of payment regime (BIF Act)
• Proven command of variations, claims, remeasurement, cost control and final accounts
• Clear, decisive communicator able to operate effectively across site and client
• Current C-class driver’s licence and Construction Industry White Card
• Willingness to work a DIDO / FIFO 2:1 roster ex Brisbane on a long‑term basis

What We Offer

• Long‑term security on a major, well‑resourced bulk earthworks project
• Attractive DIDO / FIFO package - 2:1 roster with accommodation provided
• The opportunity to run the commercial function on a flagship civil project
• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience
• Professional support from Premier Commercial Solutions while embedded in a high‑performing project team