Senior Quantity Surveyor

RP INFRASTRUCTURE PTY LTD; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Tailored Professional Development Plan

Senior mentor

Staff development opportunities

Diversity & Inclusion committees

Health & Wellbeing programs

Job summary

RP Infrastructure in Adelaide is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to deliver pre-contract and post-contract cost management across diverse building projects. Join a national team and take ownership of cost planning, tender evaluation, and cost reporting.

You will work in a hybrid setup, collaborating with clients and contractors, interpreting drawings, preparing estimates, and guiding value-engineering. The role offers career development, mentorship, and a supportive environment focused on

Qualifications

• Experience preparing cost estimates, cost plans and tender assessments.
• Demonstrated experience in interpreting drawings, specifications and changes in design.
• A sound understanding of building construction methods, construction costs, contractual payment and variation processes.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills, with an ability to explain your recommendations to clients.
• The ability to prepare accurate cost reports, identify budget risks and provide clear advice on their implications.
• Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Construction Economics or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Preparing cost estimates and cost plans, identifying allowances, exclusions and potential cost risks.
• Undertaking detailed measurements and quantity take-offs, as well as preparing bills of quantities where required.
• Reviewing tender submissions, comparing pricing and making recommendations to support procurement decisions.
• Assessing contractor progress claims and variations to assist the Project Manager's/Superintendent's contract management duties.
• Preparing cost reports, maintaining variation registers and forecasting anticipated final costs.

Skills

Cost estimation

Tender assessments

Drawings interpretation

Cost reports

Attention to detail

Client communication

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Construction Management degree

Construction Economics degree

Job description

About RP Infrastructure

RP Infrastructure (RPI) is one of Australia's leading Project Management and Advisory practices, recognised for delivering complex and high-profile projects across Australia.

With a focus on quality and collaboration, we deliver Project Management, Advisory, Quantity Surveying and Project Controls services across the entire Infrastructure spectrum.

Community is at the heart of everything we do, and we’re proud to make a difference with the projects we deliver. We partner with many of Australia’s most iconic businesses, Local, State & Federal Government entities, and Not-For-Profit bodies.

Specialising in Health, Education, Aviation, Commercial, Civic & Culture, Aged Care, Sports & Recreation, Defence, Water, Industrial, Roads, Rail and Ports sectors, we’re dedicated to delivering extraordinary outcomes by converting visions to reality, in an innovative and sustainable way.

Role Description

We’re looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to deliver pre-contract and post-contract cost management services in our Adelaide office.

Working across the property and building sectors, you’ll work on projects ranging from $3m and $25m to provide clients with clear, practical cost advice.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Preparing cost estimates and cost plans, identifying allowances, exclusions and potential cost risks.
• Undertaking detailed measurements and quantity take-offs, as well as preparing bills of quantities where required.
• Reviewing tender submissions, comparing pricing and making recommendations to support procurement decisions.
• Assessing contractor progress claims and variations to assist the Project Manager's/Superintendent's contract management duties.
• Preparing cost reports, maintaining variation registers and forecasting anticipated final costs.

Candidate Profile

To be successful in this role, you’ll need demonstrated experience delivering Quantity Surveying services across both pre-contract and post-contract stages on building projects. Relevant sectors can include residential, commercial, hotels, education, aged care, health and other building developments.

You’ll also need:

• Experience preparing cost estimates, cost plans and tender assessments.
• Demonstrated experience in interpreting drawings, specifications and changes in design.
• A sound understanding of building construction methods, construction costs, contractual payment and variation processes.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills, with an ability to explain your recommendations to clients.
• The ability to prepare accurate cost reports, identify budget risks and provide clear advice on their implications.
• Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Construction Economics or a related discipline.

What’s In It For You

This role is a great opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor who enjoys practical project delivery and wants ownership of their work. You'll have the backing of a National business behind you, but get to operate in a small, tight-knit team in Adelaide.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor at RPI, you’ll also receive:

• The ability to broaden your project expertise across multiple sectors and locations.
• Outstanding support from our experienced leadership team as you develop your technical capability and client management skills.
• A hybrid working environment, with high levels of autonomy and flexibility.
• Ongoing career development and progression opportunities, including a tailored Professional Development Plan and a senior mentor.
• A supportive management team that cares about you and prioritises staff development.
• Access to events, activities and initiatives driven by our Health & Wellbeing and Diversity & Inclusion committees.

RPI supports a diverse and inclusive work environment as well as equal employment opportunities. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people living with a disability, and people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, backgrounds, and cultures.