Job Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Residential Quantity Surveyor (Bill of Quantities Specialist) to transform how this established residential construction company approaches project workflows. Currently handled manually, you will bring professional expertise and systematic processes to streamline their bill of quantities and materials preparation. This role offers the perfect opportunity to make an immediate impact while working with a hands-on team that values quality and efficiency in Australia’s dynamic residential construction market.

Client Overview

A well-established residential plumbing company in Sydney specializing in small units, new builds, and townhouses. This growing team of four is ready to modernize their processes and scale their operations by bringing systematic efficiency to their project workflows.

Schedule

• Part-time: 20 hours per week.
• Flexibility: Hours are flexible between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM AEST [Sydney Time].
• Onboarding Note: Day 1 begins at 9:00 AM Sydney Time.

Responsibilities

• BOQ Preparation: Prepare highly accurate bills of quantities (BOQ) for residential construction projects, including small units, new builds, and townhouses.
• Material Takeoffs: Create comprehensive bills of materials (BOM) for ongoing and upcoming construction projects.
• Plan Extraction: Work directly from architectural plans and technical drawings to extract precise material and labor requirements.
• Quality & Process Control: Support quality improvement initiatives through precise quantity assessments and contribute to process optimization across multiple active projects.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate directly with the business owner on project requirements, timeline updates, and deliverables.
• Deadline Management: Maintain rigorous accuracy standards while meeting flexible deadlines across ongoing projects.

Requirements

• Industry Experience: Proven experience as a quantity surveyor within a residential construction background.
• Market Knowledge: Strong familiarity with Australian construction standards, building codes, and local residential building practices.
• Methodology Mastery: Advanced expertise in BOQ preparation, measurement protocols, and takeoff methodologies.
• Autonomy: Ability to work completely independently from complex architectural plans and technical specifications.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering or formal Quantity Surveying qualifications is considered a major bonus.
• Proficiency with modern QS software systems, estimation platforms, and digital measurement tools is highly helpful.
• Previous experience collaborating with Australian residential construction or trade companies is a distinct advantage.

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring

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.