Job Description
A nationally recognised property and infrastructure advisory consultancy is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for a contract opportunity within its property team.
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Working across a diverse portfolio of commercial, education, health, government and mixed‐use developments, you'll join an integrated advisory environment alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers and property professionals.
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This is an opportunity to step into an established team, contribute immediately across active projects and gain exposure to a leading Australian consultancy without the commitment of a permanent move.
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Role Overview
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This role is suited to a consultancy‐side Quantity Surveyor who can confidently step into active projects and support the team across both pre‐contract and post‐contract services.
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You will provide cost management support across the project lifecycle, working on cost planning, procurement, progress claims, variations and commercial reporting while liaising directly with clients, consultants and contractors.
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As a contract member of the team, you will be trusted to manage your own workload and contribute from the outset, while having the support of an experienced multidisciplinary team around you.
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Key Responsibilities
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Prepare cost plans, estimates and feasibility studies across property projects
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Support procurement, tendering and tender analysis
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Prepare cost reports and provide ongoing commercial advice
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Assess progress claims, variations and project costs during construction
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Support contract administration and final account activities
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Monitor project budgets, risks and commercial outcomes
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Liaise with clients, consultants and contractors throughout project delivery
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Work alongside Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers across active projects
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Skills & Experience
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Previous Quantity Surveying experience within a cost consultancy environment
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Strong understanding of pre‐contract and post‐contract cost management
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Experience across property projects such as commercial, education, health, government or mixed‐use developments
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Strong cost planning, reporting and commercial capability
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Confident client‐facing communication and stakeholder management skills
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Ability to step into active projects and work with a high level of autonomy
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Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
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Why This Role Stands Out
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Contract opportunity with a nationally recognised Australian advisory consultancy
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Step straight into an established pipeline of active property projects
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Work across commercial, education, health, government and mixed‐use developments
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Gain exposure to an integrated advisory model alongside both Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers
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Work across the full project lifecycle rather than being limited to one stage of delivery
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Flexible working arrangements within an experienced and collaborative team
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Ideal for an experienced QS looking for their next contract without sacrificing the quality or variety of projects
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This is an excellent chance for a Quantity Surveyor looking for a contract role that offers strong project exposure, autonomy and the opportunity to work within an established multidisciplinary consultancy.

📌 Quantity Surveyor (Contract) (New South Wales)
🏢 Kappa Executive Search
📍 New South Wales