Quantity Surveyor

Location: Thomastown, Melbourne VIC
Term: 3 Months (Potential extension to 6 months)
Schedule: 3 Days per Week

The Opportunity

Randstad are partnering with an upper-tier civil contractor the known for their technical excellence and large-scale project delivery, they are currently seeking a seasoned professional to join their Thomastown team to cover a maternity leave period.

This is an opportunity to maintain your professional footprint in a top-tier environment while enjoying the flexibility of a 3-day work week.

Note: While this is a 3-month contract, there is a strong possibility of extension to 6 months based on project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

You will work closely with both pre-construction and delivery teams, providing precise data that ensures commercial success. Your core duties include:

• Tender Support: Conduct comprehensive quantity take-offs for new tenders; verify existing BOQ quantities against PDF drawings and CAD files to ensure high accuracy.

• Variation Management: Perform IFC drawing take-offs, specifically identifying and quantifying variations from original tender documents.

• Specialised Claims: Manage electrical quantity take-offs from final approved drawings to facilitate accurate claim submissions.

• Pre-Contract Admin: Provide informational support during the tendering and pre-contract phases.

• Risk Mitigation: Identify foreseeable issues during the take-off process and advise the engineering team accordingly.

The Ideal Profile

We are looking for a candidate who is as comfortable with complex CAD files as they are collaborating with a site team.

• Technical Expertise: Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the Civil Construction sector (Subdivision experience is highly regarded).

• Software Savvy: Intermediate to Advanced computer skills are essential. You should be proficient in modern estimating software and CAD tools.

• Resilience: The ability to work under pressure and meet the tight deadlines synonymous with Tier-1 tendering.

• Soft Skills: You are approachable, flexible, and a clear communicator who can work autonomously or as part of a larger project team.

Why Apply?

• Work-Life Balance: Guaranteed 3 days per week in a stable, supportive office environment.

• Reputation: Work with an industry leader known for quality and high-end project delivery.

• Convenience: Based in Thomastown, offering an easy commute for those in Melbourne’s Northern suburbs.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.