Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Provide cost advice and manage budgets across construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• cost advice
• feasibility
• design development
• procurement
• contract administration
• risk management

Tasks

Provide expert cost advice across all stages of construction projects, from early feasibility and design development through to procurement, contract administration, and final account. You’ll help clients maximise value while managing cost risks and financial decisions.

Requirements

• estimating
• cost planning
• australian standards
• aiqs
• rics
• stakeholder communication

What You Bring

With direct access to experienced leaders and structured training, you’ll build your expertise quickly while working on a broad range of projects that develop your technical and commercial skills. -Experience of estimating and cost planning, -Familiarity with Australian construction legislation, standards, and procurement frameworks -2 days WFH -Proficiency in cost-management software and reporting tools, with AIQS or RICS accreditation (or working towards it) -Ability to present cost advice clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders in a collaborative environment

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Benefits

Enjoy real flexibility with hybrid working options, letting you balance office time with remote work to suit your lifestyle. Plus, a prime location, just 20 seconds from the metro, makes your commute a breeze. Work across sectors like defence, infrastructure, renewables, marine, ports, and private education, giving you exposure to a wide variety of project types and procurement methods. Site visits will also keep you close to the action. Step up your QS career with the fast-track support you need to reach Senior Quantity Surveyor level quickly. -$100,000 - $110,000 package

About Kappa Executive Search

-It established a reputation through rigorous retained executive search, focusing on Architectural, Interior Design and Cost Consultancy roles. -Their recruitment methodology combines competitor mapping, deep networking and database research to secure top talent. -They expanded into contract and contingent placements to support fluctuating capacity needs in construction. -Typical projects include sourcing project managers, quantity surveyors, estimators and design leads across the APAC region. -The firm operates across both permanent and contract roles within professional services for the built environment. -Despite its boutique size, it leverages an extensive industry network to move high‑calibre candidates and teams.

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