Company Description
At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village to when our residents call it home, it's the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.
About The Role
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll provide expert commercial and cost management support across multiple projects from acquisition through design and construction. You'll be instrumental in ensuring financial accuracy, value engineering, and effective procurement strategies to deliver projects on time and within budget.
What You'll Do
* Prepare and manage project feasibilities, budgets, and cost estimates
* Lead value engineering workshops and provide cost-saving solutions
* Oversee contract and tender administration, including risk reporting
* Maintain benchmarking and market analysis to ensure competitive pricing
* Build strong relationships with internal teams, consultants, and suppliers
* Coach and mentor team members to develop commercial competencies
About You
You're a seasoned Quantity Surveyor with strong commercial expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects.
What We're Looking For
* Degree in Quantity Surveying
* 8–15 years' professional QS experience, including civil, infrastructure, and residential/commercial projects
* Strong knowledge of Australian contract forms and construction practices
* Ability to manage multiple projects independently
* Professional membership (AIQS/MRICS)
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
* Proficiency in CostX and Microsoft Office
Why Summerset:
At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life—including those with transferable skills from other industries. You may not tick all the requirements, and that's okay; we value what you bring to the table and look at the whole individual. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive.
Equal opportunity is at the heart of how we recruit, and we encourage you to bring your unique perspective and passion to our team.
Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:
* Flexible working hours including two work from home days
* Novated leases
* Employee Share Scheme
* Birthday Leave
Next Steps:
Applications for this role will close on the 20th of December.
Due to the holiday season, applications will be reviewed for this position from the 5th of January.
This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment