At SIMPEC, culture is a big deal! Forged on community spirit and mateship. We operate in a candid environment where we value real collaboration and connection with people as people, and not as commodities. We are genuinely committed to live our values and walk the talk.
We are currently looking for Quantity Surveyors to join our team. This is an outstanding opportunity to develop your career with a dynamic and growing company, who boast a great and different culture " Be Like No Other”.
About the Role
- FIFO 2:1 Roster
- Immediate start
- Pivotal and diverse role working with a supportive team
Responsibilities
- Review contract documentation and project plans to prepare quantity needs and estimated costs.
- Estimate the quantity and costs of labour and materials.
- Prepare variations to contracts and related documents.
- Assisting in setting budgets for payments, inventory needs, and materials.
- Track and understand changes in the schedule and construction methods to regularly update cost forecasts and to substantiate claims for variations, delays or otherwise.
- Document progress, materials and preparing project reports.
- Prepare and submit payment claims in line with works complete and as required under the agreed terms.
- Pursue recovery for time and cost whether under variation, extension of time, disruption, or other claims.
- Act as a liaison between clients and site managers/engineers.
- Keep track of construction materials and inventory.
- Identify potential financial or construction risks.
- Advise clients on improvements, strategies, and/or estimated costs.
- Negotiate favourable outcomes with contractors and subcontractors, particularly in relation to variation and progress valuations.
- Utilise software to calculate, record, and track inventory and estimates.
Skills and experience
- Recognised qualifications in quantity surveying, construction engineering, management, or related field.
- Demonstrated 4+ years experience in general construction estimating experience, commercial/contractual or project controls experience on major Australian construction projects.
- Advanced technical skills/knowledge and a thorough understanding of the complexities of commercial contracts.
- Recent experience on major construction projects and an appreciation of current developments and trends with respect to commercial claims and project controls.
- Experienced at compiling and following strict budgets; strong estimating and financial analysis skills.
- High level attention to detail and ability to interpret and understand commercial clauses.
- Proficient in computer skills within the Microsoft Office Suite (particularly excel).
- Highly developed analytical, written and verbal skills.
Benefits
SIMPEC will provide you an opportunity to develop and further progress your career, whilst working alongside experienced, dedicated, and passionate industry professionals, in a safe, collaborative, and dynamic environment.
If this sounds like you then apply now, we would love to hear from you!
At SIMPEC we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity and pride ourselves on leading positively as an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to continuing to build upon the inclusivity in our workplace and ensuring that collectively, we as a team, are a diverse representation of the communities in which we operate. We recognise that diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, religion, Veterans and defence service and many other aspects of your identity and experience and strongly encourage all to apply.
