Quantity Surveyor: Defence & Data Centre, Melbourne

Bluestone; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluestone is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the Melbourne team, delivering reliable cost and commercial advice across major health, data centre, aviation and defence projects.

You will develop cost estimates, advise on budgets, coordinate tenders and manage cost reporting from feasibility through to completion, collaborating with architects, engineers and contractors to meet financial objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience as Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor or similar.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics.
• Strong cost planning, estimating and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost estimates and cost plans to support feasibility and design decisions.
• Advise on budgets, forecasts and cost-saving opportunities.
• Coordinate tender processes and provide procurement advice.
• Track costs, assess variations and identify financial risks.
• Prepare reports and present cost advice to clients and teams.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers and contractors.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure financial objectives are met.

Skills

Cost planning

Estimating

Cost control

Client communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

Bluestone is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the Melbourne team, delivering reliable cost and commercial advice across major health, data centre, aviation and defence projects.

You will develop cost estimates, advise on budgets, coordinate tenders and manage cost reporting from feasibility through to completion, collaborating with architects, engineers and contractors to meet financial objectives.