We have an immediate requirement foran Executive Quantity Surveyor(Cost)to join our growing Brisbane Team.This role issuited tosenior professionals with experience across a broad range of cost management functions such as:

- Cost PlanningandCost Estimatingat all stages of the project lifecycle;
- Cost Benchmarking, Analysis, Forecasting, Cashflow and Reporting;
- Cost Risk and Change Management;
- Compilation of Tenders and Tender Evaluations;
- Value Management and Assessment of Cost Options; and
- Preparation of Material Take-Offs (MTO’s) and Bills of Quantities (BoQ) for complex engineering works.

In this role you will have the prospect to work alongside seniorcost and contractsprofessionals who will provide ongoing direction on and mentorship. Mersa maintains an ongoing focus on the professional development of our entire team and recognises that our people are key to the ongoing success of the business. Mersa provides a company culture that we believe sets us apartwithin our industry.

The Mersa Experience

- Permanent, Full-Time position based in Brisbane CBD;
- Exposure to the biggest and bestconstruction, infrastructure, andmining projects currently being undertaken across Australia;
- The Mersa team is in high demand. As aresultwe can offer the full spectrum of project experience coveringpower, water,roads, rail, defence,urbandevelopment,mining, renewables, etc;
- Company culture of mateship, collaboration, and modern work practices; and
- Ongoing emphasis on professional development and mentoring from industry leaders.

Qualification

- Bachelor of Urban Development (QS), Construction Management,Civil Engineering,or equivalent degree of relevance; and
- 10+ years of industry experience preferably within PQSor major projectsenvironment.

Expertiseand knowledge





- Demonstrated experience with detailed measurement (MTO/BoQ), cost planning and cost estimating rolesacross complex major projects;
- Competent with on-screenmeasurements and cost estimationprepared inCostxor equivalent;
- Understanding of industry recognised measurementand cost estimatingstandards (such as ANZSMM, AS1181, DTMR Estimating Manual, etc);
- Methodicalsenior cost managerwithclear visionon preparing take-offsand estimatesthat others can easily interpret and understand;
- Knowledge of estimating software such as Expert Estimator, Candy, CATS, or equivalent desirable;
- Knowledge of quality assurance and work health and safety procedures and policies;
- Experience withmanipulating model files (BIM/Digital Engineering)to complement our service offerings; and
- Experience with Monte Carlo Simulation completed in @Risk desirable.

Aptitudes and attributes

- This role includes for leading teams and managing client expectations (outfacing);
- Committed, team player, used to working in an environment where “value add” is kept at the top of the agenda;
- Excellent organisational and time management skills;
- Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral);
- Excellent attention to detail;
- Accuracy and pride in your work; and
- Excellentproblem solvingability.

Other Expectations thataccompanythe Role

- Presenthigh qualitywork that is of a standard that can be presented to clients without major intervention from Directors/Work supervisor;
- Generate quality work via current Mersa clientsand generate new work opportunities wherever possible; and
- Work autonomously with guidance from management whererequired.

Industry experience / memberships

- Active member of industry body such as RICS, AIQS or equivalent desirable.

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📌 Executive Quantity Surveyor (Cost) (Queensland)
🏢 Mersa
📍 Queensland