Relocate to Tasmania for an amazing opportunity on a major infrastructure project

TasNetworks is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of the North West Transmission Developments (NWTD) — one of Tasmania's most significant infrastructure programs. In this role, you will safeguard the owner's commercial position through accurate measurement, valuation, forecasting and disciplined contract administration across a major state infrastructure project.

Working within the Contract Team, you will contribute to strong commercial governance, timely processing of change, and high‑quality reporting that supports confident decision‑making and protects TasNetworks' financial interests.

What you'll do

- Cost forecasting — Assist with detailed cost forecasts, cash flow projections and cost‑to‑complete estimates.
- Contract administration — Support the day‑to‑day administration of contract agreements in line with contract terms and project procedures.
- Commercial risk insight — Identify cost risks, trends and opportunities, providing timely advice to the Contract Director.
- Register management — Maintain contract and change registers, ensuring accurate and timely updates.
- Contractual communications — Prepare notices, instructions, variations and clarifications with precision and compliance.
- Measurement & valuation — Accurately measure and value change items and process them in accordance with contract terms.
- Progress claim support — Assist in assessing progress claims for change items in collaboration with the broader team.
- Change management — Monitor variations, provisional sums, delay costs,



risk and contingency drawdown.
- Commercial reporting — Advise internally on interim assessments for inclusion in monthly payment claims.
- Stakeholder engagement — Build effective working relationships with contractors, third parties and internal functions.

About you

You are a detail‑driven commercial professional who thrives in major project environments and enjoys applying disciplined measurement, valuation and contract administration to support solid commercial outcomes.

You will bring:

- Relevant qualifications — Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
- Major project experience — Demonstrated experience as a Quantity Surveyor on major infrastructure or construction projects.
- Cost control expertise — Strong capability in cost control, measurement and valuation of contract works, especially change items.
- Systems proficiency — Experience using document management, finance or project cost‑tracking tools.
- Professional membership — Membership, or working towards membership, of RICS, AIQS or similar professional bodies.
- Analytical strength — High numerical accuracy, strong analytical capability and exceptional attention to detail.




- Contract administration knowledge — Solid understanding of contract interpretation and commercial management practices.
- Technical interpretation — Ability to interpret drawings and specifications for measurement purposes.
- Communication skills — Clear written and verbal communication with strong stakeholder engagement capability.
- Commercial awareness — Proactive approach to identifying commercial and contract risks.

What's on offer

This is a permanent full-time opportunity, based in Tasmania with an attractive remuneration and benefits package. The role would preferably be based in Devonport but we may consider Hobart or Rocherlea for the right candidate with consistent intrastate travel required for the purpose of the project.

At TasNetworks we want to power a bright future for our people, our community and our customers. We offer a supportive work environment where safety is at the heart of everything we do.

As an "employer of choice" we offer excellent employee benefits including:

- Free onsite car parking
- 20 days of annual leave per year + an additional 3 days of leave between Christmas and New Year
- 17.5% Annual Leave Loading (Paid Annually)
- Electricity discount of 16.66%
- Career development — including access to our own RTO and personalised leadership pathways
- An annual health and wellbeing rebate
- All the tools and equipment you need to be successful
- We are proud to be work180 accredited, check us out here.

For further information about the role, please contact Ben Evans, People Partner NWTD - ***@tasnetworks.com.au or Frank Leahy, Contract Director - *****@tasnetworks.com.au

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📌 Quantity Surveyor (Sydney)
🏢 Tasnetworks
📍 Sydney