Senior Quantity Surveyor

If you've built a strong foundation in cost consultancy and are looking for the next step, this is an opportunity to move into one of the fastest-growing and most technically complex areas of the property market.

Joining a leading international cost and project management consultancy, you'll work across major Data Centre developments in Melbourne, taking greater ownership of projects, strengthening your client relationships and continuing to build your reputation within a sector experiencing significant investment and growth.

For a Senior Quantity Surveyor, it offers a clear opportunity to develop towards Associate level. For someone already operating at Associate level, there's scope to take greater ownership of clients, projects and junior team members while continuing to grow within an established international business.

Why you'll enjoy this role

Build specialist Data Centre experience – develop your expertise within one of the fastest-growing sectors of the property and construction market

Work on major, technically complex projects – gain exposure to large-scale developments where strong cost and commercial advice genuinely matters

Take greater ownership – lead projects and commercial outcomes rather than remaining one part of a larger delivery team

Strengthen your client relationships – work directly with clients, consultants and contractors while continuing to develop as a trusted commercial advisor

Develop your leadership capability – mentor junior Quantity Surveyors and play a more senior role within the Melbourne team

Build an international career – join an established global consultancy with access to experienced cost and project management professionals across Australia and internationally

Keep progressing – whether you're stepping up from Senior QS or already operating at Associate level, there's room to continue expanding your responsibility, influence and career

What you'll be doing

You'll take a senior role in the commercial delivery of Data Centre projects, providing cost management advice across both pre and post contract stages.

Your involvement will span feasibility and cost planning through procurement, tendering and construction, with responsibility for cost reporting, forecasting, variations, progress claims, value engineering, commercial risk and final accounts.

You'll work directly with clients and project stakeholders, taking ownership of key commercial deliverables and helping clients make informed decisions throughout the project lifecycle.

As one of the more experienced members of the team, you'll also support and mentor junior Quantity Surveyors, contribute to strong client relationships and continue developing your leadership capability as your career progresses.

What you'll need

Strong Quantity Surveying experience within a cost consultancy environment

Experience across both pre and post contract cost management

Strong cost planning, estimating and commercial management capability

Experience delivering Data Centres or other technically complex projects will be highly regarded

Confidence managing projects and working directly with clients and senior stakeholders

The ability to mentor and support junior Quantity Surveyors

Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline

AIQS and/or RICS membership, or progress towards accreditation, will be highly regarded

About the business

This is a leading international cost and project management consultancy with an established presence in Australia and an extensive global network.

The business provides cost management, project management and advisory services to major private and public sector clients, combining the project exposure and resources of an international consultancy with the opportunity to build strong relationships within a collaborative local team.

With continued investment across the Data Centre sector, this is an opportunity to develop specialist expertise in a growing market while building a long-term career within an established global business.

For a confidential discussion, contact Jess Baker on 0434 390 417 or email [email protected] .

Kappa Executive Search is a boutique recruitment firm with offices in Sydney and Brisbane, established in 2012. We specialise in Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Interior Design, Estimating, Building Services Engineering, and both permanent and contract recruitment.