Quantity Surveyor: Shape Budgets & Valuations

Rider Levett Bucknall RLB; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

RLB Me Days

Paid Parental Leave

Training & support opportunities

Supportive environment

Long-tenured staff

Local & global progression

Job summary

Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to join the Newcastle team. The successful candidate will deliver cost estimation for feasibility studies, prepare cost estimates and provide budgets and cashflows, while supporting post-contract services including measurement, valuations and variations.

The role emphasizes advising on construction methods, procurement, contract types and contractor selection, plus benchmarking and ensuring design remains within budget.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
• Positive and proactive approach.
• AIQS / RICS accreditation is highly regarded.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a project team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Eligibility to work in Australia without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Provide cost estimation for feasibility studies.
• Prepare estimates of cost.
• Provide budget and cashflows.
• Provide post-contract services including measurement, valuation and negotiation of variations, estimates of cost increase and advising on revised cost implications.
• Advise on construction methods, procurement processes, contract types and contractors.
• Formulate and implement benchmarking processes.
• Monitor the design against budget.

Skills

Cost estimation

Budgeting

Measurement

Negotiation

Communication

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Construction Management degree

Job description

Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to join the Newcastle team. The successful candidate will deliver cost estimation for feasibility studies, prepare cost estimates and provide budgets and cashflows, while supporting post-contract services including measurement, valuations and variations.

The role emphasizes advising on construction methods, procurement, contract types and contractor selection, plus benchmarking and ensuring design remains within budget.