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A$180,000.00/yr - A$200,001.00/yr
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Lead Quantity Surveyor – Major Infrastructure
Senior Leadership | Tier-1 Client Interface | Long-Term Role
Perth
$180,000 - $200,000 + Super
A highly respected Perth-based cost consultancy is seeking an experienced Lead Quantity Surveyor to join their leadership group and support a growing portfolio across major infrastructure, mining, water, and public-sector capital programs .
This role is a strategic long-term hire and will suit a Senior/Lead QS who is confident engaging with executives in Tier-1 mining companies, government agencies, and major project delivery partners, while also developing and leading an internal team.
The Opportunity
The Lead Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for:
* Leading cost planning, measurement, estimating and contract support across large-scale infrastructure and resources projects.
* Acting as the senior interface to high-value clients, including Tier-1 miners, Water Corporation-level utilities, and government infrastructure agencies.
* Mentoring and developing a growing QS/estimating team.
* Supporting business growth, capability uplift, and best-practice development across the consultancy.
* Contributing to strategic leadership and long-term business direction.
This is ideal for someone who wants a stable, senior seat — not transient project work — and who wants influence in shaping a cost consultancy's future.
Candidate Requirements
* Australian experience in quantity surveying, cost engineering, or estimating.
* Proven background delivering major infrastructure projects — water, roads, heavy civils, mining infrastructure, energy or transport.
* Outstanding communication skills with the ability to confidently engage executives, senior managers, and external project leadership.
* Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring teams .
* Strong technical capability in cost planning, estimating, measurement, contract analysis and commercial support.
* Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management .
* Experience dealing with Water Corporation, Main Roads, Tier-1 miners/Contractors, EPC/EPCM firms or similar.
* Solid understanding of construction materials, methodologies, pricing and commercial frameworks.
* Strong analytical, organisational and stakeholder engagement capability.
Why This Role?
* Long-term pathway into senior management
* Strong, consistent pipeline of infrastructure and mining projects
* Positive, stable team culture
* Flexible working environmentOpportunity to influence systems, delivery frameworks and strategic growth
Curious?
Apply or reach out in confidence:
Christian Platts | Principal – Resources, Tardis Group International
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