Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civil Land Development (Procurement Focus)

$160-180k + Super | South of the River | Permanent Role
 
A leading civil contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of a procurement-focused QS function, supporting large-scale subdivision and land development projects.
 
In this role, you will lead a small team responsible for take-offs, measurements, and material quantification from construction drawings. Your work will directly inform procurement activities—ensuring accurate material pricing, timely ordering, and strong cost visibility across multiple civil packages.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and mentor a small team of Quantity Surveyors, allocating workloads and providing technical guidance
  • Perform detailed take-offs and measurements for sewer, drainage/stormwater, roadworks, and broader civil infrastructure
  • Support procurement by providing accurate material quantities to assist in pricing and order placement
  • Review construction drawings, specifications, and scopes to ensure clarity and accuracy of quantities
  • Liaise with internal teams to support project delivery planning
  • Provide input into tenders where required (desirable)
About You
  • Background in civil construction, ideally within land development or subdivision projects
  • Strong understanding of materials, scopes, and construction methodology related to civil infrastructure
  • Demonstrated experience in take-offs, measurement, and material quantification
  • Some exposure to tender processes (advantageous)
  • Proven leadership or team-guiding experience
  • Full Australian working rights essential
Benefits
  • Lead role within a stable, growing civil contractor
  • South-of-the-river head office with long-term career pathway
  • Competitive salary package: $160-180k + super
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For more information or a confidential discussion, contact:
Chris Wright - [email protected]