Senior Contract Administrator

About the Company We are working with a respected construction and infrastructure consultancy, to recruit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Victorian team.

This role suits a Senior QS who wants autonomy, project ownership, and exposure to a diverse pipeline of work across roads, rail, marine, utilities, buildings, and energy projects.

You’ll play a lead role in the commercial and financial management of projects, working closely with Project Managers and Commercial Managers across the full lifecycle, from procurement through to final accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive cost management services from feasibility to project delivery.
• Prepare detailed cost plans and estimates, supporting the development of budgets for projects.
• Perform risk and value management, including cost variance analysis and mitigation strategies.
• Conduct cost assessments, benchmarking, and market analysis to drive value.
• Collaborate with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to monitor costs, review forecasts, and control expenditure.
• Manage procurement strategies and oversee contractor negotiation and tendering processes.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and forecasts to present to stakeholders and project managers.
• Conduct post-contract cost control, including reviewing and certifying variations, progress payments, and final accounts.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, standards, and project-specific requirements.
• Lead cost assurance and audit processes to maintain project financial health.
• Support the identification and implementation of cost-saving opportunities and innovations.

Key Requirements

• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 5 years of cost management experience in infrastructure or construction projects, ideally in large-scale infrastructure (rail, roads, utilities, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of cost planning, risk management, and value engineering within major infrastructure projects.
• Experience in procurement, tendering, and negotiation processes.
• Proficiency in cost management software and tools (e.g., CostX, Primavera, or similar).
• Strong analytical skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of contractual, legal, and regulatory frameworks.
• Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS, AIQS) is highly desirable.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking company with a strong reputation in the infrastructure sector.
• Work on iconic infrastructure projects that shape the future of cities and communities.
• Competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Please contact Trav at travis.hede@recruitsearchgrow.com or on 0428 095 330

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