Senior Quantity Surveyor

• Be part of a growing Australian business
• Perth based
• Attractive salary and benefits

About Us

Established in 1966, Donald Cant Watts Corke (DCWC) has evolved from a modest consultancy in Melbourne into one of the nation's largest privately owned Quantity Surveying and Project Management firms. With over 150 dedicated staff members across Australia and in Fiji, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence. Now, we're excited to invite an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team in Perth.

Why DCWC?

At DCWC, we've earned our reputation for excellence through a wide range of public and private projects spanning diverse sectors. As our Perth portfolio expands, we're seeking an adept Quantity Surveyor to contribute to our continued growth.

The Role

Your role as an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with us will be dynamic, diverse and demanding. Balancing autonomy with teamwork, you'll collaborate closely with a team that's driving forward our varied pipeline of projects. The ideal candidate will have practical experience across all aspects of Quantity Surveying, as well as demonstrated experience in the following areas:

• At least 5-10 years post-qualification experience in the WA market
• Experience essential in all aspects of Quantity Surveying including:
• Ability and Experience to undertake and manage Pre-Contract works including:
  • Ability to lead challenging projects 
  • Measurement of quantities 
  • Preparation of cost plans and estimate cost plans through the life cycle of the project
  • Benchmarking
  • Value and Risk Management
  • Life Cycle Costing
  • Cashflow preparation
  • Bills of Quantities 
  • Tender Review, Analysis and Recommendations
• Ability to undertake and manage Post Contract / Contract Administration works including:
  • Measurement and assessment of variations
  • Assessment and Recommendation of progress claims
  • Preparation of Monthly Financial Reports
  • Cashflow management
  • Bank reports
  • Project cost analysis and input into preparation of cost data bases
  • Quality Assurance requirements including documentation and assistance with internal audit requirements
• Experience with CostX (preferred)
• Ability and experience managing and leading a project team, including quality and utilisation
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to thrive under pressure and meet multiple, conflicting deadlines in a calm professional manner
• Strong negotiation and report writing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and proactive problem solver with the ability to work both autonomously and part of a team
• Effective stakeholder engagement and client delivery experience including:
  • Expanding DCWC’s service offering with existing clients
  • Developing relationships with alliance partners (such as architects) and prospects to generate new opportunities and repeat business
• Actively demonstrate behaviours consistent with DCWC’s values at all times
• Willingness to perform other duties, as reasonably required, including administrative tasks within the office
• Relevant undergraduate degree in Quantity Surveying and/or Construction Management
• Experience in Services Cost Management desirable but not essential 
• You must be eligible to work in Australia with full working rights in your visa, or as an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

What We Offer

We are passionate about expanding the horizons of our team and are committed to continuous improvement. Learn and maintain up-to-date knowledge of the technical aspects of your role, the industry and more.

• Diverse project experience
• We understand that life sometimes gets in the way, our flexible work arrangement policy allows our team to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Strong emphasis on office and team culture
• Tailored professional development/training and commitment to career progression

Employee Health and Wellbeing Programs

We work with a range of third-party providers to support our team undergoing work and personal difficulties. Including our Employee Assistance Program, and team bonding, social and wellbeing events throughout the year.

Industry and Membership Associations

We support a range of educational, medical research and low socioeconomic programs, through donations, scholarships and volunteering. We also partner with a range of industry associations catered to professional career growth such as AIQS/RICS.

Application Details

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and use your expertise to deliver real results. As we expand our national business, we would be delighted to consider your interest in joining our team. This role is a permanent, salaried appointment based in Perth.

We warmly encourage applications reflecting diversity in gender, culture and experience.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia with full working rights in your visa, or as an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

For queries related to the role, please reach out to Lauren Carr on 08 9324 1***. All inquiries will be treated confidentially. Applications close on 26 January 2024 and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please don’t delay in applying as suitable applicants will be shortlisted for interviews ahead of the closing date.

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter addressed to Neil Dickson, Managing Director WA and NT to *******@dcwc.com.au