Job no: 494629
Work type: Full Time Permanent
Location: Queensland
Categories: Surveying
ABOUT US:
We are a successful civil contracting business who has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.
ABOUT THE PROJECT:
Seymour Whyte is delivering Coomera Connector Stage 1, a key infrastructure project improving transport links between Logan City and the Gold Coast. By building additional crossings over the Coomera and Nerang Rivers, this stage will ease congestion on the M1 and provide residents in growing areas such as Helensvale and Coomera with an alternative route.
The scope of works includes bulk earthworks, hard rock excavation, ground improvements, and the construction of three new bridges.
Our team is excited about tackling the many technical challenges of this project and committed to delivering practical, well-engineered solutions that meet the needs of the project, environment, and community.
We are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our team. In this role, you'll play a key part in driving scope valuation at both cost and revenue levels and supporting value engineering initiatives. You will establish quantity baselines, review design documentation, track progress against estimates and collaborate closely with engineering and commercial teams.
We're looking for someone proficient in Microsoft Excel and 3D/GIS modelling packages such as Autocad, 12D, TBC or similar. If you're detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to contribute to smart, value driven design solutions, this role could be for you.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
• Close liaison with the Project Survey Manager to support the project model, electronic quantity take-offs and control across various levels of tasks, cost codes and revenue pay items.
• Develop a detailed understanding of the client's Standard Method of Measurement and allocate quantities accordingly.
• Contribute to monthly project reporting and forecasting, including reconciliation of quantities to date, monthly progress and at completion.
• Engagement with Engineers and QA staff on quantity interfaces with the QA system, lot records, WBS and progress.
• Manage subcontractor quantity control, where applicable based on subcontract type.
• Assist in variation price compilation and submission.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Tertiary qualifications in Construction, Engineering, Science, Quantity Surveying or Project/Construction Management.
• 5-10 years' experience in construction cost planning, tendering or project delivery.
• Experience and proficiency in 3D/GIS modelling packages such as Autocad, 12D, TBC or similar.
• Previous experience in elemental-based forecasting and software.
• Experience with Schedule of Rates based contracts is highly regarded.
Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver's Licence and have their own transport.
We have a range of additional benefits available for our employees:
• Career Development - training, mentoring programs and leadership development programs.
• Financial Wellbeing: competitive remuneration, salary continuance insurance and employee share program.
• Generous Leave Benefits: purchased leave program, paid parental leave and birthday leave - have your birthday off on us
• Health & Wellbeing: discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, wellness discounts, fertility benefit and employee assistance program (EAP).
• Enjoy shopping, fitness and wellbeing discounts through our Flare and WHEREFIT partnerships including discounted gym memberships and classes.
NEXT STEPS:
If you're ready to join a leading construction company on a major infrastructure project, we'd love to hear from you
• Submit your CV online to apply for this role.
• All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.
• Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia.
Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.
Reference code: 494629
Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.
Advertised: 07 Nov 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 08 Dec 2025 E. Australia Standard Time