Senior Quantity Surveyor – PQS Consultant (Pre-Contract)

The Lorian Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and career development

Competitive salary with superannuation

Job summary

The Lorian Group is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their Queensland team in Brisbane. This traditional PQS role focuses on pre‑contract services—feasibility studies, cost estimates, elemental cost plans, bills of quantities, tender docs and evaluations—with cost advice across design and procurement.

The remaining workload is post‑contract, including progress claims, variations, cost reporting and final accounts.

Qualifications

• Experience in a PQS consultancy or similar environment.
• Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; client facing role.
• Existing industry relationships in Queensland are advantageous.
• Membership with AIQS, RICS, or other recognised body is highly regarded.
• A current Australian driver’s licence and ability to attend client meetings/site inspections.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-contract services: feasibility studies, cost estimates, elemental cost plans, bills of quantities, tender documentation and evaluations.
• Provide cost advice throughout design and procurement phases.
• Manage post-contract tasks: progress claims, variation assessments, cost reporting, final accounts.

Skills

Pre-contract expertise

Client liaison

Verbal and written communication

Education

Quantity Surveying or Construction Management degree

Tools

Tender documentation

Cost reporting

Job description

The Lorian Group is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their Queensland team in Brisbane. This traditional PQS role focuses on pre‑contract services—feasibility studies, cost estimates, elemental cost plans, bills of quantities, tender docs and evaluations—with cost advice across design and procurement.

The remaining workload is post‑contract, including progress claims, variations, cost reporting and final accounts.