Job Overview

Our client is a boutique residential construction company, specializing in high-end architectural projects and modular housing solutions. With a dedicated team of 5-6 professionals, they deliver bespoke builds across New South Wales, and coastal regions. They are seeking a meticulous Quantity Surveyor to provide accurate, unbiased cost assessments. This role is pivotal in the pre-qualification phase, helping to vet potential clients based on realistic budget expectations before the company commits extensive resources to detailed project estimates.

Schedule

•  Tuesday to Thursday, 9am-3pm AEDT  (18 hours per week)

Responsibilities

• Detailed Estimating: Prepare comprehensive quantity surveying estimates for residential builds, including architectural homes and modular housing.
• Client Vetting: Review project documentation to provide unbiased cost assessments, ensuring clients have realistic budget expectations early in the process.
• Compliance: Ensure all estimates and project quotes comply with Australian building codes, local regulations, and occupancy permit requirements (specifically for NSW and ACT).
• Rapid Turnaround: Quote projects within tight deadlines, often requiring a completed estimate within a one-week turnaround.
• Business Support: Support additional business tasks, including potential marketing assistance, to maximize productivity during project-variable hours.
• Documentation Review: Analyze architectural plans and specifications to identify potential cost risks or material requirements.

Requirements

• Australian Industry Expertise: Proven experience in quantity surveying and cost estimation specifically for Australian residential construction.
• Regional Knowledge: Strong understanding of building compliance requirements for the New South Wales and Canberra (ACT) regions.
• Flexibility: Ability to work independently on a project-by-project basis with a variable workload.
• Precision: High attention to detail to ensure estimates reflect current market rates and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with modular housing or prefabricated construction methods (Preferred).
• Skills in marketing support or a willingness to assist with business development tasks (Preferred).
• Familiarity with sourcing construction materials internationally (Preferred).

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate start available

Note

Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.