Consultant (Quantity Surveyor / Estimator)
Core
Provide accurate project estimates, interpret infrastructure designs, and perform quantitative risk analysis for large-scale infrastructure projects.
Role type
Senior IC quantity surveyor / estimator
Builds
Cost estimates, BOQs, cashflow models, and risk analysis reports for private and public sector clients
Domain
Construction and infrastructure
Required skills
First principles estimation, unit rate estimating, BOQ preparation, quantity takeoff from drawings, cost estimation (materials, labour, plant), quantitative risk analysis (Monte-Carlo), cashflow modeling, escalation analysis, procurement analysis
Preferred skills
Team supervision and management, client liaison, QA/QC compliance, knowledge of Australian labour laws and equipment rental rates
Technologies
Microsoft Office suite
Responsibilities
Interpret infrastructure designs and complete quantification to produce BOQs; Provide accurate project estimates using first principles and unit rate methods; Coordinate assigned projects ensuring scope alignment; Act as liaison with external consultants; Maintain library of material suppliers, labour laws, and equipment rates; Ensure compliance with QA/QC system
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC with potential for team management