Quantity Surveyor Job Description

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June 7, 2023

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Quantity Surveyor Job Description

Quantity Surveyors specialise in the field of construction cost management for projects. They generally manage a small commercial team that requires reviewing tender applications. Also, Quantity Surveyors set up orders and certify payments of sub-contractors, managing works to the contract and finalising commercial close of projects.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Project Managers and Commercial Managers to effectively manage and monitor the costs of the project,
• Liaise with construction and other-related professionals to plan and deliver projects
• Examine structural drawings and specifications
• Setting up sub-contractors’ orders
• Evaluate tender documents, contracts, and other agreements to identify risks, discrepancies, and potential variations
• Report findings to stakeholders, including clients, project teams, and senior management to facilitate further decision-making.
• Certifying sub-contractor payments
• Finalising commercial close of projects
• Review changes to construction plans and assess costs
• Track project costs and produce financial forecasts for clients

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering / Quantity Surveyor / Contract Administration or similar
• Previous demonstrated experience in a commercial capacity is ideally a heavy civil engineering or waterwork environment.
• A willingness and competency to perform in a commercial based role.
• Excellent communication and people skills with practical mindset and work with hands-on approach.
• A solutions-orientated attitude with a desire to work the highest of levels.
• Ability to work independently and can manage complex situations with good problem-solving skills.
• A solutions-orientated attitude with a desire to work the highest of levels.
• A degree within the commercial or engineering field is essential.

Working Conditions

• Work in both an office and on-site environment
• Work schedules tend to vary depending on project needs
• Overtime may be required to meet deadlines or when nearing the completion of a project
• A lot of collaborative work with other professionals working on the project
• Generally work in large infrastructure projects at once

Average Salary

• $110k to $130k per year in Australia
• $115 to $140k per year in New Zealand

Salary is based on © SEEK and © Indeed statistics and research.

This Quantity Surveyor job description is a guideline only and will vary depending on the company, project and location within the Australian/New Zealand market.

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