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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.  

There has never been a better time to join our team – with several project wins on the horizon, including a major project with packages to be awarded in early 2025, you'll have the chance to be part of exciting new ventures and contribute to shaping the future of infrastructure in Melbourne. 

As a progressive, leading civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our unique history, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better. With you, we are altogether stronger, in building the future we want.  

We are seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our Design Management team. In this role, you'll help drive cost planning during design development, identifying opportunities for savings and managing design growth. Your key tasks will include establishing quantity baselines, reviewing design documentation, tracking progress against estimates, and working closely with the team to analyse cost-benefit options. We’re looking for someone with strong skills in Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam/CostX (12D/CATS knowledge is a plus). If you’re detail-oriented, proactive, and ready to contribute to value engineering, this role could be for you.

About the role:

• Establish and maintain a cost planning process during design development to identify cost-saving opportunities or design growth (cost increase).
• Review design documentation at key submission stages (40%, 85%, 100%) and extract quantities from drawings, AutoCAD files, and design models.
• Track quantities against the TOC estimate baseline and establish a process to compare and report on design progress.
• Identify high-level risks and opportunities in proposed design changes to assist with value engineering and design optimisation.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and designers to conduct cost-benefit analysis of design options and identify savings or growth in design packages.

The successful applicant will have the following skills and experience:

• Tertiary or Trade Qualifications in Construction, Engineering, Science, Quantity Surveying and/or Project/Construction Management. 
• Must be proficient in the following Software packages: Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, Bluebeam. 
• 5-7 years experience in construction cost planning, tendering or project delivery. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Current C-Class Driver’s License. 

We have a range of additional benefits available for our employees:

• Health & Wellbeing – discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, wellness discounts, fertility benefit and employee assistance program (EAP). 
• Time for life / Work life balance – birthday leave, purchased leave program, paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements. 
• Financial wellbeing – competitive remuneration, annual performance bonuses, salary continuance insurance and employee share program. 
• Career development – training, mentoring programs, and leadership development program. 

Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver’s Licence and have their own transport.

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. 

Next steps:

• 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. 

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To learn more about us, visit www.seymourwhyte.com.au

Reference code: (494261)

Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.