Overview
Job Title: Quantity Surveyor / Estimator
Company: Leading Street & Park Furniture Manufacturer
Location: Outer Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne
Job Type: Full-time
About Us
Based in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne, we are a leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality street and park furniture. We pride ourselves on creating durable, aesthetic, and functional pieces that enhance public spaces. Specializing in steel fabrication with timber batten finishes, our products are a top choice for councils, landscape architects, and developers.
As a close-knit and collaborative company, we are seeking an experienced and eager Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join our small team and provide crucial commercial support to our projects.
The Role
As our Quantity Surveyor / Estimator, you will be responsible for managing the costs and contracts relating to our street furniture projects. Working collaboratively within our small team, you will blend traditional quantity surveying principles with detailed product-specific estimating to ensure our projects are quoted accurately and delivered profitably. You will also be a key commercial point of contact for our customers, building strong skilled relationships from the initial tender to project completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse architectural and landscape plans, specifications, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labour estimates.
- Assess the costs of our manufactured furniture, breaking down material, fabrication, and finishing costs for standard and bespoke products.
- Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates and comprehensive tender submissions.
- Work closely and collaboratively with the sales, design, and production teams to ensure the cost-effectiveness and feasibility of designs.
- Liaise directly with customers on commercial matters, clarifying project details and building strong, positive relationships.
- Source pricing from suppliers and subcontractors for materials and services.
- Assist in the negotiation of contracts and commercial terms.
Experience
Essential: Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Cost Estimator, or similar role within the landscaping industry.
Essential: Strong commercial understanding and hands-on experience with steel fabrication projects.
Essential: Exceptional computer skills, with high proficiency in the MS Office Suite (particularly Excel).
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong negotiation and communication abilities.
Personal Attributes
Team Player: A genuine collaborator who thrives in a small team environment and contributes positively to shared goals.
Relationship Builder: An excellent communicator with the interpersonal skills to build rapport and maintain strong professional relationships with customers.
Eager & Proactive: A keen and enthusiastic attitude with a solid desire to learn, adapt, and take initiative.
Detail-Oriented: A sharp eye for detail to ensure accuracy in all financial and contractual matters.
Commercially Astute: A strong understanding of business and the financial implications of project decisions.
Why Join Us?
Join a tight-knit, supportive team at our manufacturing facility in the outer eastern suburbs.
Play a key role with significant impact on the commercial success of our projects.
Chance for professional growth and development in a niche market.
Salary: Competitive salary based on skills & experience.
How to Apply
If you are a commercially minded professional with direct experience in landscaping and fabrication and the skills to manage project costs in a dynamic team environment, we would love to hear from you.
This is an on-site role, 38 hour week, local applicants only should apply.
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