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With over 25 years of experience across Western Australia, New South Wales and Queensland, Whittens is a family-owned national Australian civil construction contractor. We deliver both large-scale and technically complex FRP, concrete, earthworks and civil infrastructure projects for major mining and infrastructure clients.

Built on strong relationships and a team-focused culture, we are committed to creating a safe, supportive and respectful workplace where our people can develop their skills and contribute to successful project outcomes.

THE ROLE
We are recruiting an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our project teams, working on a 2/1 FIFO roster on a remote infrastructure project in NSW. 

Reporting directly to the Project Manager, you will assist with preparing detailed cost estimates and budgets based on project specifications and drawings, project cost control and evaluation and administration of the Head Contract and subcontracts to ensure contractual and commercial objectives and targets are reached.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Cost Management
• Quantity Take offs and Measurement
• Subcontract / Vendor Management
• Upstream- Head Contract Management
• Cost Tracking and Reporting
• Quality Assurance and Planning

About You

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related field - A must
• Demonstrated experience in a similar position with a Civil Contractor
• Experience with a self-perform contractor business on large scale remote infrastructure projects – Highly regarded
• Solid understanding of cost control and reporting
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

What we offer
Whittens are committed to investing in our people, offering learning and development opportunities to build on the skills and experience you bring. In addition, we will also offer:

• Generous and competitive salary package plus site uplifts plus super paid weekly
• Work amongst established leaders and collaborative teams
• Safety being at the forefront of everything we do
• Eligibility for cash bonuses as part the employee referral program
• Discounted Health insurance
• Paid Parental leave
• Novated Lease options
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Long term permanent role and the opportunity to work on a range of projects across Australia

Please note that this role is being sourced through Whittens directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.

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