Senior Quantity Surveyor / Estimator – Commercial Lead

About the role

A growing commercial construction company delivering projects in the industrial, warehousing, logistics, distribution and apartment sectors is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of its commercial function. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the role covers both pre-construction and project commercial functions, and suits someone who wants to move beyond a traditional QS role into a leadership position.

Key responsibilities

• Lead estimating and tender submissions, bid strategy and pricing, and contract negotiations
• Manage procurement and subcontractor management
• Handle cost planning and budgeting, project financial reporting and cashflow forecasting
• Manage variations and claims, assess risks and opportunities, and oversee commercial governance across all projects

Required profile

• 10+ years' Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management experience
• Strong contractor-side background
• Experience delivering industrial, warehousing, logistics, commercial, apartment or large-scale construction projects
• Experience managing project financial performance from tender through to final account
• Ability to build lasting relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors

Required skills

• Strong estimating and tendering capability
• Excellent contractual and commercial knowledge
• Leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic mindset combined with a practical, hands-on approach

What we offer

• Senior leadership position with significant autonomy and direct access to business owners
• Solid pipeline of industrial, logistics, warehousing and residential projects
• Remuneration package with salary indication of $160K-$180K plus vehicle allowance and bonus depending on experience
• Long-term career progression and a genuine opportunity to become a Director and shareholder