Senior Quantity Surveyor - Landmark Projects - Sydney based role

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage financial aspects of large-scale projects. This role involves overseeing subcontract processes, preparing budgets, and ensuring compliance with project cost budgets. With a prestigious portfolio of projects, this is a fantastic opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the construction sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and financial oversight, along with excellent negotiation and communication skills. Join a dynamic team and contribute to exciting, career-defining projects while advancing your professional journey.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in a similar role is essential.
• Tertiary qualifications in Project or Construction Management required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all facets of the subcontract process and financial management.
• Prepare project budgets and monitor subcontractors' adherence to commitments.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Negotiation Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

MS Office Suite

Education

Tertiary Qualifications in Project Management

Tertiary Qualifications in Construction Management

Job description

Job Description

• Market leading head contractor working on landmark new builds
• Large prestigious project portfolio with excellent pipeline
• ASAP start for the right candidate

Great opportunity to work on career defining exciting projects. Having experience on projects $80m to $100m+ would be ideal.

Our client is an established leader in the development and construction industry and is known for their high-quality practices. They are now seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor / Senior Contracts Administrator to join their professional team in Sydney, Australia.

With a project portfolio that includes residential, mixed use, office, retail, and industrial sectors, you will be responsible for financial management for the projects and will ensure the delivery of the project meets or exceeds the project cost budgets. You will also provide financial and administrative guidance to the project team.

Reporting to: Contracts Manager

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing all facets of the subcontract process
• Negotiate and review subcontract tenders including preparation of tender comparison for review
• Prepare, check, and review subcontract packages, scopes, lettings, and procurement schedules
• Monitor subcontractors to ensure they are adhering to environmental commitments and responsibilities
• Preparation of accurate payment schedules
• Understand and manage subcontractor contractual risk
• Process progress claims, delay claims, and external variations according to contractual obligations
• Preparation of project budgets for review and provide accurate rolling final account forecasts
• Assist in the preparation and administration of project completion and inspection test plans
• Support the Projects team when required

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Tertiary Qualifications in Project Management, Construction Management, or similar
• Minimum 5 to 10 years’ experience in a similar role
• Previous Financial or Accounting experience is ideal
• Superior analytical skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of project administration and project controls
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated negotiation, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
• Strong MS Office Suite skills

This is a great opportunity to work with an established organization that offers challenging work and the potential for career progression.

If you have the skills and experience that we are looking for, click “Apply” to submit your resume. For further information, contact Jacob Montague-Day via email at [e-mail] or Sam Barnes via email at [e-mail].