Senior Quantity Surveyor

Kappa Executive Search; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Progression

Ongoing Development

Sustainability Focus

Team Culture

Diverse Projects

Job summary

Join a national consultancy as a Senior Quantity Surveyor and elevate your career in a supportive environment. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects across commercial and public sectors, ensuring compliance with industry standards while managing cost planning and advising clients. You'll thrive in a collaborative team culture that values sustainability and ongoing development. If you're detail-oriented and ready to take ownership of your work, this opportunity is perfect for you, providing a clear growth pathway and a chance to make a significant impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of local experience in a client-side Quantity Surveying role.
• Preferably AIQS or RICS accredited (or working towards).

Responsibilities

• Managing cost planning, estimates, and full QS services across projects.
• Preparing detailed reports, tenders, and feasibility studies.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Client-Facing Presence

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Related Field Degree

Tools

CostX

Excel

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Client-Side Consultancy

Location: Brisbane
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $125,000 – $145,000 + Superannuation

Ready to level up your Quantity Surveying career? Join a national, independent consultancy with a strong presence across Australia. You'll be part of a high-performing team delivering across commercial, government and public sector projects.

If you're a detail-driven QS who thrives on collaboration and is looking to take ownership of your work, this role is for you.

What’s in It for You?

1. Career Progression – Supportive team with a clear growth pathway
2. Ongoing Development – Access to internal and external training
3. Sustainability Focus – Be part of projects that drive long-term value
4. Team Culture – Work with people who care about what they do—and who they work with
5. Diverse Projects – Exposure to a wide variety of private and public sector work

Salary: $125K–$145K + Super, based on experience

What You’ll Be Doing

1. Managing cost planning, estimates, and full QS services across various projects
2. Preparing detailed reports, tenders, and feasibility studies
3. Advising clients on contracts, procurement, and value engineering
4. Ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices
5. Working with autonomy while contributing to a collaborative team environment

What You’ll Need

1. A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field
2. 4–6 years of local experience in a client-side Quantity Surveying role
3. Proficiency in CostX and Excel
4. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
5. Excellent communication skills and a confident client-facing presence
6. Preferably AIQS or RICS accredited (or working towards)

Let’s Chat!

If you're motivated, detail-oriented, and ready to make your mark, we’d love to hear from you.

Julian Humphreys
Recruiter - Quantity Surveying
0413 955 809
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Kappa Executive Search connects top talent with the best opportunities in construction, design, and engineering across Australia.
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