Senior Quantity Surveyor

Vester & Assciates, Inc; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Melbourne. This role involves managing construction costs, mentoring junior staff, and delivering high-quality cost consulting services. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications and strong analytical abilities, contributing to a caring and supportive work culture.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

Professional Development through Sedgwick Australia University

+0.5 % on top of Superannuation Guarantee

Domestic and International Career Pathways

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• Degree in Building and Construction Management or equivalent is essential.
• Experience in insurance industry for domestic and commercial losses.
• Strong understanding of construction costs and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and monitor construction costs throughout projects.
• Mentor and support junior Quantity Surveyors.
• Provide elemental reports for underinsurance assessment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Building and Construction Management

Bachelor of Construction Management and Property

Bachelor of Urban Development (Quantity Surveying and Cost Engineering)

Bachelor of Construction

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It's what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there's no limit to what you can achieve.

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Senior Quantity Surveyor

We are currently looking for an experienced Snr Quantity Surveyor to join the team based in Melbourne, reporting to the Manager, Commercial & Quantity Surveying Services.

You will play a crucial role in the delivery of professional building cost management and construction cost consulting services.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Estimate and monitor construction costs from the project feasibility stage, through tender preparation, to the construction period and beyond.
• Maximise value, minimise risk, and optimise all building cost outcomes.
• Complete detailed cost estimates calculated from a measured scope of works.
• Mentoring and supporting other Quantity Surveyor
• Compare contractor's quotations against industry standard building rates and margins.
• Provide m2 elemental reports to estimate "value at risk" for underinsurance purposes.
• Complete progress claims and variation assessments.
• Work closely with internal loss adjusters

About you:

• Qualification: Either Bachelor of Building and Construction Management, Bachelor of Construction Management and Property, Bachelor of Urban Development (Quantity Surveying and Cost Engineering) or Bachelor of Construction
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Sound knowledge of the insurance industry (claims lifecycle) including the legislative framework, applicable codes and products.
• Intermediate Microsoft office skills
• A thorough knowledge of building costs and construction techniques
• Experience working within the insurance industry on domestic and commercial losses
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have a current Drivers Licence

Caring Counts

It's at the heart of everything we do, and we show we care by living our five core values: Caring, Empathy, Accountability, Inclusion, Collaboration and Growth.

Sedgwick is an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair and accessible for all candidates.

If you require any special accommodations, we encourage you to let us know at the time of your application.

Interested in this opportunity? Please click APPLY and upload an up-to-date copy of your CV!

Why Sedgwick?

Sedgwick is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits, and integrated business solutions. We are committed to providing excellent service to our clients and are passionate about helping them through difficult times.

With such a wide range of services, across multiple business units, we are sure to have an opportunity available that will align with what you are looking for!

Some of the Benefits of working with us are:

• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Professional Development through Sedgwick Australia University
• +0.5 % on top of Superannuation Guarantee
• Domestic and International Career Pathways
• Employee Resource Groups

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.