Quantity Surveyor

A growing cost and commercial advisory consultancy is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join its Sydney team.

Working across a diverse portfolio of projects and sectors, the business provides both traditional cost management and broader commercial advisory services. You'll have the opportunity to build experience across different project environments while developing a deeper understanding of the commercial decisions that influence projects from early planning through to delivery.

At this stage of your career, the opportunity is about more than adding another year of experience. You'll be given greater ownership of your work, more direct exposure to clients and the opportunity to develop a broader commercial skillset alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors and advisory professionals.

Role Overview

This role is suited to a Quantity Surveyor with 2–3+ years' experience within a cost consultancy and previous exposure to health and/or education projects.

You'll work across both pre-contract and post-contract services, taking greater responsibility for cost planning, estimating, procurement, reporting and project delivery while working directly with clients, consultants and contractors.

You'll also gain exposure to the commercial advisory side of the business, providing an opportunity to broaden your experience beyond traditional cost management as you progress towards Senior Quantity Surveyor level.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare cost plans, estimates and feasibility studies across different project stages
• Undertake measurement, quantity take-offs and detailed cost analysis
• Prepare and manage tender documentation, procurement and tender analysis
• Complete cost reporting, forecasting and financial analysis
• Assess variations, progress claims and project costs during construction
• Liaise directly with clients, consultants and contractors throughout project delivery
• Contribute to commercial advisory services across complex projects
• Support junior team members while progressively taking greater ownership of projects

Skills & Experience

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline
• 2+ years' Quantity Surveying experience within a cost consultancy
• Previous project experience across health and/or education
• Experience across pre-contract and post-contract cost management services
• Strong cost planning, estimating and analytical capability
• Confident written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build relationships with clients and project stakeholders
• Interest in developing experience across both cost management and commercial advisory
• Full Australian working rights

Why This Role Stands Out

• Work across a diverse portfolio of projects and sectors, providing broad industry exposure
• Develop experience across both traditional Quantity Surveying and commercial advisory
• Take on greater project ownership and direct client responsibility as your experience develops
• Clear opportunity to continue progressing towards Senior Quantity Surveyor level
• Hybrid working with Monday and Friday from home and Tuesday to Thursday in the office
• Support towards AIQS and RICS membership and professional accreditation
• Dedicated team-building activities every six weeks, alongside regular team dinners and drinks
• Employee-led working groups focused on social events, training and professional development
• Additional annual leave available as your tenure with the business grows
• Join a diverse and collaborative team with a genuine focus on long-term development

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor who has built a solid consultancy foundation and is now looking for greater responsibility, broader project exposure and the opportunity to develop commercial advisory capability alongside traditional Quantity Surveying.

To confidentially discuss this opportunity, contact Jess Baker on 0434 390 417 or email jessica.baker@kappaexecutive.com.

Kappa Executive Search is a boutique recruitment firm with offices in Sydney and Brisbane, established in 2012. We specialise in Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Interior Design, Estimating, Building Services Engineering, and both permanent and contract recruitment.