Quantity Surveyor

Position Overview

As a Quantity Surveyor at Currie & Brown in Brisbane, you will join an expanding team, delivering quantity surveying support to our clients while aiding senior team members.

Client Responsibilities

• Support the associate director in defining the project brief effectively.
• Develop clear, timely, and high-quality project deliverables.
• Offer innovative value-added solutions in your service delivery.
• Advocate for and contribute to the commercial goals of the company and your business unit.
• Uphold Currie & Brown's core values of Clients, People, Excellence, and Sustainability consistently.
• Commit to providing optimal cost consultancy to clients.
• Participate actively in client meetings, site inspections, and advisory engagements.

People and Team Engagement

• Guide and mentor junior and graduate staff with clear performance targets and responsibilities.
• Become a subject matter expert within your sector and share insights with colleagues.
• Engage in internal forums, training initiatives, and social activities organized by Currie & Brown.

Service Delivery

• Evaluate design proposals and prepare Bills of Quantities, cost plans, and budget forecasts.
• Estimate costs, assess associated risks, and monitor expenditure control.
• Manage tender processes, procurement procedures, and contract administration.
• Contribute to tender document preparation and analyze tender submissions.
• Perform project feasibility studies and support management in promptly addressing challenges through diplomatic communication.
• Enhance personal profile by active involvement in local industry associations.
• Ensure adherence to the company's Integrated Management System (IMS).

Financial Responsibilities

• Forecast project revenues, profitability, margins, billing rates, and overall utilization accurately.
• Take charge of project profitability and commercial performance.
• Prepare monthly financial valuations and reports.
• Assist leadership during final account preparations and negotiations.
• Participate in post-contract financial controls, tax depreciation analysis, and banking reports.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree qualification in a construction-related field, or a higher diploma/associate degree with relevant experience.
• Eager to collaborate with team members and continually learn from peers.
• Strong foundational knowledge of the entire construction lifecycle.
• Experience with CostX software and familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities and client relationship management skills.
• Advanced IT proficiency coupled with strong numerical and literacy competencies.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain a professional demeanor with respect to work ethics, business conduct, and personal appearance.