Introduction
About Us
MBM is a national independent Australian owned property consultancy providing Quantity Surveying, Building Consultancy, Tax & Asset Services, PPP Advisory, Infrastructure, Facilities Management Advisory and Expert Witness services.
Description
Overview
Elevate your career at MBM - one of Australia's leading property consultancies, driven by integrity, precision and professional excellence.
We are currently seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Brisbane team. This role is pivotal in supporting our team with the delivery of comprehensive property consultancy services, contributing to our continued growth and success.
What You’ll Gain
- Impactful projects across Education, Government, Commercial, Health, and Infrastructure sectors.
- Professional growth through structured performance reviews using our Skilled Competency Matrix.
- Mentorship opportunities, with pathways to leadership.
- Collaborative and inclusive culture where innovation and thought leadership are encouraged.
- Workplace flexibility and access to a diverse national network.
- A values-driven team committed to Precision, Integrity, and Reliability.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Requirements Pre-Contract: With supervision carry out preparation of, but not limited to:
- Tender analysis
- Initial budgets and benchmarking
- Elemental and trade-based cost plans
- Bills of quantities
- Pre-tender estimates
- Bank reports
- Provide tender methodology advice
- Able to value-add to Client’s brief and/or challenges the client’s view when appropriate
- Value engineering
- Other work as required
Post Contract With supervision carry out preparation and/or prepare, but not limited to:
- Progress claim recommendations
- Bank draw-down reports
- Cost reports and cash flows
- Variation valuations
- Other work as required
Meetings Attend all meetings as required
Management Requirements
Practice requirements
- Conform with Work Health and Safety requirements of MBM
- Conform with Quality Assurance requirements of MBM
- Conform with Anti-Discriminatory requirements of MBM
- Conform with MBM Policies and Procedures
- Apply MBMs Quality Assurance
- Track time spent on Projects
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to maintain accuracy in all aspects of your work
- Orderly and analytical approach
- Work efficiently and effectively
Business requirements
- Conform with company objectives, values and culture
- Attend industry functions and build networks
- Develop relationships with current and new clients
- Assist with preparation of proposals and tenders
- Assist in the growth and development of MBM
- Attend training and development courses as required
- Maintains engagement profitability
Skills and Experiences What You Bring
- A degree in Quantity Surveying or a closely related discipline.
- Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience, ideally in a client-side role within Australia.
- Strong command of construction methodologies and local procurement practices.
- Advanced proficiency in CostX and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Organised, professional, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Working towards or holding AIQS or RICS membership is highly regarded.
Why Join MBM? Genuine national exposure - work across a diverse portfolio spanning commercial, health, aged care, education, government, aviation and industrial assets. Career progression - structured pathways and support toward chartership (e.g. AIQS, RICS) and future leadership roles.
A collaborative,
supportive culture - mentoring from senior technical leaders and a genuinely respectful, inclusive team environment.
Investment in your development - CPD support, internal training and exposure to complex, high-value engagements.
Adaptable working arrangements and a modern Sydney CBD office at Chifley Square.
Competitive remuneration and benefits, reviewed regularly and benchmarked to the market.
A firm that gives back - long-standing community partnerships including WAGEC and The Kids’ Cancer Project, and a genuine commitment to ESG.
Advantages & Rewards
At MBM, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset. We offer:
- A competitive salary package
- Annual Christmas bonus
- Generous parental leave benefits
- Employer-funded AIQS and RICS memberships
- Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- The company is open to exploring visa sponsorship pathways for the selected candidate. Progression to sponsorship is subject to the successful completion of the standard probation period and meeting all relevant regulatory and performance benchmarks.
- Ongoing professional development, training and career progression opportunities
- Invitations to networking, social and industry events
- A collaborative and supportive team environment focused on your success and wellbeing
How to Apply Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and suitability for the role to
[email protected]. Diversity and Inclusion at MBM
MBM is proud to promote diversity and inclusivity, providing equal opportunities for all individuals to grow, learn, and thrive. We strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and individuals from other underrepresented groups to apply. Our supportive workplace ensures every team member feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.
📌 Quantity Surveyor (Brisbane)
🏢 MBMpl
📍 Brisbane