Senior Quantity Surveyor

Lewis Woolcott is an Australian project advisory consultancy specialising in the commercial and performance disciplines that underpin successful major projects. We work alongside government organisations, contractors, asset owners and project delivery teams across infrastructure, energy, resources and utilities. Our people combine hands-on project experience with specialist expertise across commercial management, project controls, PMO, planning, risk, procurement and dispute resolution.

As a result of ongoing growth supporting major infrastructure projects, we are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to provide sound commercial advice, including methodologies and preparation of accurate cost plans, quantity measurements and precise preparation of Bills of Quantities. This role can be Brisbane or Sydney based.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates, quantities, prices and costing for projects
• Liaise with project teams on designs, specifications and changes with cost impact
• Perform progressive quantity take-offs from issued designs and specifications
• Meet with project controls to agree progressive measurement of re-measurable items
• Interpret specifications and standards and assess impact on project costs
• Regularly quantify and cost construction work
• Prepare cost analysis of the final account and include in monthly reports
• Undertake contract administration – progress claim verification, payment certificates, processing claims
• Assess the cost impact of valid claims and make recommendations

Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in quantity surveying, business, commerce, law, engineering or related discipline (or relevant experience); RICS membership preferred but not required; CostX advantageous.
• Skills: Clear oral and written communication across all levels; numeracy and accounting; sound financial management; logical decision-making; prioritisation.
• Experience: 3+ years' experience as a quantity surveyor on an infrastructure project; exposure to civil or building and construction sectors.

What's on offer:

• Exposure to major projects covering mining, energy, infrastructure and utilities.
• Hybrid working models - 3 days on site (client's office) and 2 days remote.
• Ongoing variety of project types (water, rail, energy, data centres etc.)
• Flexible employment arrangements (independent consultants or FTE).
• Annual bonus structure and competitive salary/rates.
• Down-to-earth, approachable and supportive leadership team.

Sounds like you? Please apply now and for further information, please email nelson.eaton@lewiswoolcott.com