Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Manage rates database, support estimators, ensure cost-effective residential insurance builds

Key Responsibilities

• rates database
• pricing validation
• scope management
• cost efficiency
• pricing factors
• supplier negotiation

Tasks

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

Requirements

• quantity surveying
• priority
• prime ecosystem
• pricing
• problem solving
• residential insurance

What You Bring

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

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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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