Overview
Associate role (Infrastructure)
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: $150,000 – $180,000 + Superannuation (negotiable based on experience)
Join a well-established, independent quantity surveying consultancy in Perth and take the next step into a senior leadership role. This is a key position with a clear pathway toward Director level, offering you the chance to shape the business, lead a talented team, and work on a diverse portfolio of major projects.
What's in It for You?
- Leadership Pathway – Progression opportunities toward Director or Equity Partner.
- Project Variety – Mining, infrastructure, commercial, residential, and government sectors.
- Flexibility – Hybrid working arrangements and a supportive, collaborative team.
- Business Impact – Involvement in client strategy, fee proposals, and commercial decisions.
- Professional Development – Continued learning, mentoring, and industry engagement.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading pre- and post-contract cost management services across a portfolio of projects.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships, offering strategic commercial advice.
- Overseeing cost plans, estimates, tender reviews, and value engineering exercises.
- Managing and mentoring quantity surveyors and cadets to ensure high-quality delivery.
- Providing commercial oversight, reporting, and financial control throughout the project lifecycle.
- Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to fee proposals.
- Representing the firm in client, consultant, and contractor meetings.
- Ensuring compliance with internal QA systems and industry standards.
What You'll Need
- Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
- Minimum 10 years' experience in a consultancy environment delivering cost management services.
- Professional membership with AIQS, RICS, or working toward chartership.
- Proven leadership and client-facing experience with strong commercial acumen.
- Background in mid- to large-scale building or infrastructure projects in Australia.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
About the Company
Our client is an independent, Perth-based consultancy with a strong reputation for technical excellence, client service, and commercial leadership. They deliver projects across mining, infrastructure, education, health, commercial, and mixed-use sectors, offering a collaborative work environment and a focus on staff growth and development.
Let's Talk
For a confidential chat, get in touch with:
Julian Humphreys
Senior Recruiter – Quantity Surveying
0413 955 809
julian.humphreys@kappaexecutive.com
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