Senior Quantity Surveyor – Defence Infra Lead (AU/NV1)

Laing O'Rourke; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training and development

Six months paid parental leave

Purchased leave options

Discounts across retailers

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Senior Contracts Administrator to join our AUKUS team in Osborne, South Australia. You will manage budgets, cost planning and forecasting to support delivery of complex defence infrastructure programs.

Ideal candidates hold MRICS, have 7+ years post-graduate experience in quantity surveying within construction, and an engineering or construction management degree. Proficiency in Excel and security clearance to NV1 level is required.

Qualifications

• MRICS certification or working towards MRICS.
• 7+ years post graduate experience in quantity surveying within the construction industry.
• Construction Management, Building, Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency and strong technical/commercial capability.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, cost planning, forecasting, cash flow and financial reporting.
• Identify, assess and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities to optimise project outcomes.
• Oversee change management, claims, extensions of time and commercial entitlements.
• Build and maintain strong client, stakeholder and supply chain relationships while guiding successful project delivery.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Education

MRICS

Construction/Engineering degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Laing O’Rourke is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Senior Contracts Administrator to join our AUKUS team in Osborne, South Australia. You will manage budgets, cost planning and forecasting to support delivery of complex defence infrastructure programs.

Ideal candidates hold MRICS, have 7+ years post-graduate experience in quantity surveying within construction, and an engineering or construction management degree. Proficiency in Excel and security clearance to NV1 level is required.