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What this job is
A Quantity Surveyor manages the financial and contractual aspects of construction projects in Australia, from tender stage through to final account. They prepare cost estimates, monitor expenditure against budgets, manage variations and claims, and ensure compliance with building contracts and relevant standards such as those set by the Australian Standard AS 4000-1997 or NEC contracts. Working across residential, commercial, and infrastructure sectors, they act as the financial custodian of a project, reporting to project managers, architects, and clients.
Pay
A$2,217 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Attention to Detailcore
- Goal Setting and Planningcore
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiencycore
- Negotiationcore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Report Writingcore
- Research and Analysiscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Data Entry and Accuracy
- Policy Interpretation
- Process Documentation
- Process Improvement Identification
- Reporting and Analytics
- Time Management and Prioritisation