Senior Quantity Surveyor

*This role is available in the following locations: Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Geelong, Canberra
Company Description
At WT, we empower our clients to grow, inspiring confidence through our independent cost management and advisory services. Operating for 75 years, our expertise spans the building, construction, and infrastructure sectors. We support our clients with an award-winning team of specialists in portfolio and program advisory, quantity surveying and cost management, commercial and financial advisory, carbon and sustainability, and asset and facilities management. With a global footprint covering Australia, New Zealand, Asia, India, Middle East, North America, Africa, the UK and Europe, our clients can tap into the collective thinking of over 2,000 of the best people in the industry, operating from over 70 offices.

Job Description
WT is expanding and in line with this continued growth of operations, and due to significant growth and ongoing delivery success with our clients, we’re on the lookout for qualified and experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors.
In this role, you’ll play a key role in delivering major, complex projects while driving value for our clients. This client-facing role covers estimating, cost management, financial reporting, and stakeholder engagement, with the opportunity to showcase your technical expertise and commercial acumen. We’re looking for someone who thrives on collaboration, enjoys working with stakeholder-rich clients, and is ready to take a ownership on projects and within the team It’s an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior QS seeking broader challenges, or for a proven Quantity Surveyor ready to step up and make their mark with a leading consultancy.

Key Responsibilities

Liaising with clients, architects and main contractors
Identifying and facilitating new business opportunities
Master-plan and feasibility budgets
Cost checking of developing design
Value engineering
Tender evaluations and analysis
Contract negotiations
Cash flow projects
Procurement
Cost reporting
Evaluation of variations
Valuations
Final account reporting
Claims preparation, presentation, negotiation and settlement of claims
Investment analysis
Formulating and implementing benchmarking processes to improve the consistency, accuracy and time to prepare cost models and plans

Qualifications

Relevant tertiary qualification in any of the following areas: Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or Construction Management
Experience in a leadership role, managing a team and client relationships
Experience working with and supporting operational executives
Highly motivated with a passion for delivering excellence to clients
Excellent communication skills and ability to manage a team and control multiple projects/client commissions
Full Australian working rights and currently located in Australia
RICS / AIQS accredited candidates will be highly regarded
Proficient in the use of Cost X
Ability to produce both top down and bottom up cost plans
A thorough understanding of the total project life cycle, from conception, through to completion and post-project review

Why join WT?
At WT, you’ll be part of a market-leading QS firm known for quality and innovation. You’ll help deliver projects that shape communities, while working in a supportive team that values your expertise and invests in your growth.
Along with a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy:

Bi-annual bonus scheme – performance bonuses twice a year.
Paid professional membership- support in gaining and membership costs for RICS or AIQS
Wellbeing days – extra time to focus on your health and community.
Balanced way of working – flexibility to work where and how you work best.
Award-winning offices – modern, activity-based spaces in prime locations with stunning views.

If you're keen to advance and broaden your career within the construction industry, then this could be a fantastic opportunity for you. Apply now to join an independently owned, international cost consultancy at the forefront of Australia's major construction and infrastructure projects.