WHY US:

At Liverpool City Council we’re embarking on critical growth projects for our city. For planning professionals with experience and purpose this is a unique opportunity to be part of a team that’s building a city that will set new standards for excellence.

JOB DETAILS

Permanent, Full Time 35 hours, 5 days/week

$111,867 to $122,577 + Super + car allowance

Moore street, Liverpool

JOB DESCRIPTION

Lead cost planning and quantity surveying services across Council’s infrastructure portfolio, supporting capital works from planning to delivery. Provide accurate and timely cost estimates, benchmarking, and lifecycle costing to inform business cases, budgets and project prioritisation. Act as a key advisor to stakeholders, ensuring strong cost control, value for money, and alignment with long-term financial and asset strategies.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will have the following:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering (or similar) or equivalent experience
- Current Class C Driver Licence
- Strong experience in quantity surveying, estimating or cost planning, ideally within infrastructure projects
- Proven ability to prepare detailed cost estimates, cost plans and financial analysis across project stages
- Sound knowledge of construction methods, materials, rates and market conditions
- Familiarity with industry standards, codes and infrastructure delivery frameworks
- Experience in lifecycle costing, value engineering and cost optimisation
- Excellent analytical skills with solid attention to detail
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines




- Proficiency in estimating and analysis tools such as CostX, Excel and CAD-based software

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LCC

- Passionate, collaborative, and friendly team, who will support you and help you grow professionally.
- Professional learning and development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education.
- Ability to access Council’s flexitime scheme
- Hybrid working arrangements, with 3-days working from office and up-to 2-days optional work from home per week.
- Ability to access 2 health and wellbeing days per year.
- Be part of a passionate, energetic, and supportive multi-disciplinary team.
- Great office location in the heart of the Liverpool CBD, close to public transport and with subsidised parking available; and
- Professional development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education.

Salary within the above-specified range, will be dependent on the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre‑employment medical check.

Applications Close 10 am, 8th July

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📌 Senior Quantity Surveyor (City of Sydney)
🏢 Liverpool City Council
📍 City of Sydney