Quantity Surveyor - Growth, Mentorship & Diverse Projects

Illumine Consulting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Illumine Consulting in Sydney seeks a Quantity Surveyor to join a tight-knit team delivering cost planning, contract admin, and tender analysis across retail, residential, industrial, and infrastructure projects. You will work closely with clients on live projects and benefit from strong mentorship.

The role emphasizes analytical work, attention to detail, and use of CostX, Revit, and BIM, with opportunities to progress toward AIQS APC while advancing your career.

Qualifications

• Graduate with up to 3-5 years' experience in a professional Quantity Surveying company in Australia.
• Member of AIQS and currently undertaking the Assessment of Professional Competency program.

Responsibilities

• Work within a professional Quantity Surveying company environment in Australia.
• Apply working knowledge of local building codes and regulations.
• Undertake cost planning and budget preparation.
• Perform contract administration and tender analysis.
• Prepare tenders, contracts, and master documentation.
• Visit live projects and work directly with clients as required.

Skills

Cost planning

Budgeting

Contract administration

Tender analysis

Tender documentation

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Independent thinking

Team collaboration

Tools

CostX

Revit

BIM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you seeking a work environment where you can advance your career alongside your peers? Our client is an independently owned team of quantity surveyors and project managers. Their expansion plans present opportunities for the entire team to further their careers, creating new openings for talented quantity surveyors. The team is recognized as one of the leading project QS and cost planning team for many Australian and global retail brands. They also work on residential, industrial, commercial, and infrastructure projects. This varied portfolio offers excellent prospects for career-driven Quantity Surveyors to progress their skills and experience whilst keeping interest levels high.

The team in Sydney is a close group of 12 professionals who collaborate and communicates well to maintain a positive workplace atmosphere. Individuals who enjoy analytical work and attention to detail will excel in this environment. You will be encouraged to think independently and solve problems, with the support of the leadership team who believe that the best learning occurs through enabling people to think independently. Although this role is primarily office-based, you will be given ample opportunities to visit live projects and work directly with clients. Work is a balance between pre and post contract duties. Exceptional mentorship is offered for Quantity Surveyors undertaking the AIQS Assessment of Professional Competency Program.

About the Role

This role is suited to Quantity Surveyors who enjoy analytical work and attention to detail, and who are looking to progress their skills and experience within a collaborative team environment, with opportunities to visit live projects and work directly with clients while receiving exceptional mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Work within a professional Quantity Surveying company environment in Australia.
• Apply working knowledge of local building codes and regulations.
• Undertake cost planning and budget preparation.
• Perform contract administration and tender analysis.
• Prepare tenders, contracts, and master documentation.
• Use specialist software packages such as CostX and Revit, with good working knowledge of BIM.
• Utilise Microsoft Office Suite and engage with new technologies and software.
• Visit live projects and work directly with clients as required.

Qualifications

• Graduate with up to 3-5 years' experience within a professional Quantity Surveying company in Australia.
• Member of AIQS and currently undertaking the Assessment of Professional Competency program.

Required Skills

• Working knowledge of local building codes and regulations is essential.
• Proficiency in cost planning, budget preparation, contract administration, tender analysis, and the preparation of tenders, contracts, and master documentation.
• Experience using specialist software packages such as CostX and Revit, with good working knowledge of BIM.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and a keen interest in new technologies and software.
• Full-time working rights in Australia.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with Australian and global retail brands, as well as residential, industrial, commercial, and infrastructure projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively within a team to maintain a positive workplace atmosphere.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to think independently and solve problems.