Senior Quantity Surveyor

MERSA PTY LTD – POSITION DESCRIPTION – SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR

We have an immediate requirement for a professional Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our growing Brisbane Team. Working at Mersa offers exposure to the biggest and best mining and engineering projects currently being undertaken across Australia. In this role you will have the opportunity to work alongside other industry leading cost and contracts professionals. Mersa maintains an ongoing focus on the professional development of our entire team and recognises that our people are key to the ongoing success of the business. Mersa provides a company culture that we believe sets us apart from our competitors. Should you wish to find out more, please get in touch with us at recruitment@mersa.com.au 

The Mersa Experience

• Permanent, Full-Time position based in Brisbane CBD; 

• Exposure to the biggest and best mining and engineering projects currently being undertaken across Australia; 

• The Mersa team is in high demand. As a result, we can offer the full spectrum of project experiences covering roads, rail, light rail, defence, mining, renewables, etc; 

• Company culture of mateship, collaboration, and modern work practices; and 

• Ongoing emphasis on professional development and mentoring from industry leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Urban Development (QS), Construction Management, or equivalent degree of relevance; and 

• 8+ years of industry experience preferably within PQS environment.

Expertise and knowledge

• Demonstrated experience with detailed measurement (MTO), bills of quantities, cost planning and cost estimating roles; 

• Competent with on-screen take-offs prepared in Costx or equivalent; 

• Understanding of industry recognised measurement standards (such as ANZSMM, AS1181, DTMR Estimating Manual, etc); 

• Methodical quantity surveyor with clear vision on preparing material take-offs that others can easily interpret and understand; 

• Knowledge of estimating software such as Expert Estimator, Candy, CATS, or equivalent desirable; 

• Knowledge of quality assurance and work health and safety procedures and policies;

• Experience with extracting quantities from model files (BIM/Digital Engineering) desirable; and 

• Experience with Monte Carlo Simulations completed in @Risk desirable.

Aptitudes and Attributes

• Committed, team player, used to working in an environment where “value add” is kept at the top of the agenda; 

• Excellent organisational and time management skills; 

• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral); 

• Excellent attention to detail; 

• Accuracy and pride in your work; and 

• Excellent problem solving ability.

Other Expectations that accompany the Role 

• Present high quality work that is of a standard that can be presented to clients without major intervention from Directors/Work supervisor; 

• Generate quality work via current Mersa clients (note – business development does not play a large part in this role); and 

• Work autonomously with guidance from management where required. 

Industry Experience / Memberships 

Active member of industry body such as AIQS or equivalent desirable.