Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Manage rates database, estimate projects, support QS tasks for residential insurance builds

Key Responsibilities

• cost analysis
• database management
• pricing validation
• rate modeling
• supplier negotiation
• scope coordination

Tasks

-Offer insights and recommendations to improve cost-efficiency across jobs -Work closely with a high-performing, close-knit team -Maintain and develop our national rates database -Work alongside Project Managers to ensure scopes are complete and accurate -Assist with negotiating prices from suppliers and subcontractors -Validate pricing through quotes, supplier data, and independent research -Apply regional pricing factors to maintain competitiveness

Requirements

• priority
• quantity surveying
• negotiations
• pricing
• problem solving
• collaboration

What You Bring

-Experience with Priority or Prime Ecosystem software is a bonus — training provided -Comfortable working in a collaborative office environment (Morningside-based) -Previous experience in Quantity Surveying (residential or insurance construction highly regarded) -Confident working with quotes, estimates, and supplier negotiations -Hands-on experience across a variety of residential insurance projects -Strong analytical and pricing skills -Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

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Benefits

-Salary of $100k–$130k + Super (commensurate with experience) -Supportive internal training for industry-specific software -Long-term opportunity with a stable, growing business

About Design & Build Recruitment

-Grown from a niche agency to a trusted specialist, serving Australia's built-environment sectors. -Part of the Search4 group, placing thousands in permanent and temporary roles. -Assignments span major construction, energy, engineering, and property projects, including rail, manufacturing, architecture, and business support. -Teams in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth serve multinational corporations, public agencies, and Australian-owned SMEs. -Consultants specialize in specific disciplines, combining market insight with targeted matchmaking to achieve successful hires. -Offer support for both temporary and permanent placements, including an in-house payroll service for contract staff. -Reputation built on delivering specialist roles, particularly in rail, planning, and energy, often in complex or high-stakes environments.

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