Senior Quantity Surveyor

- Competitive salary + opportunity for annual incentive
- Excellent work/ life balance and learning programs on offer
- Opportunity to grow your career within a growing business

About the Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor who will provide expert advice on all things related to quantity surveying in our CRD Team located within our Sydney office. CRD is a division of Crawford which offers Engineering, Quantity Surveying (QS) and Building Consultancy services to the insurance industry.

You will report directly to the NSW State Manager of CRD, and your role will be a blend of business improvement and active case management.

Working with CRD gives you the opportunity to work on an interesting and vast range of projects where you will also enjoy our flexible and positive work environment, where we value work life balance and foster a collaborative and enjoyable team culture.

The successful applicant will ideally have 5-years’ experience, post-graduation, in quantity surveying within the domestic and commercial construction industry within Australia. They must also be AIQS accredited.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be a senior member of a team responsible for providing detailed cost estimates, obtaining and reviewing tenders, project management and assisting clients with cost advice. The successful candidate will assist with growing the CRD Quantity Surveying team delivery to both internal and external clients.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide input on strategic development of the Quantity Surveying capabilities
- Management of Quantity Surveying Resources
- Field general business and third party enquires
- Maintain a significant level of Fee Earning responsibilities
- Maintain and build relationships with current client base
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, seminars and reviewing professional publications

About CRD Quantity Surveyors

CRD’s division of Quantity Surveying offer tailored solutions to the insurance industry for both commercial andresidential building claims. CRD Quantity Surveying team are experienced and proficient in all facets of quantitysurveying for construction related building projects.

CRD’s team of Quantity Surveyors are all accredited with the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) andare supported by construction industry tested software and estimating systems to drive quality building costoutcomes.

Some of the CRD Quantity Surveying services offered include:

- Detailed Repair Cost Estimates
- Desktop Quote Reviews or Phone-in Cost Advice
- Value at Risk Assessments - Indemnity Valuations
- Insurance Valuations - Progress Claims & Project Cost Engineering
- Quote Verification & Cost Validation - Budget Reserving – Building Claims
- Dispute Resolution Services - Variation Assessments

About You

The role will suit candidates who can demonstrate:

- Confidence and independence in their work
- A thorough knowledge of the building industry, building costs and construction techniques
- Ideally 5 years’ experience in a similar role (with at least 3 years’ experience in working to Australian building costs)
- Member of Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
- Proven technical competency and the ability to lead, coach, and mentor a small team
- High integrity and effective communication
- Strong PC skills and an analytical mind
- Relevant Degree in Quantity Surveying/Construction Management or similar
- A proactive and results-oriented mindset, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

About Crawford

Crawford is the world’s largest publicly listed claims management company operating in more than 70 countries. Crawford has been in operation for over 80 years and is committed to restoring and enhancing lives, businesses, and communities affected by natural disasters and catastrophic events.

Crawford is the only provider in Australia to offer services across the entire claim lifecycle – from ‘first notification of loss’ through to litigation:

- Loss adjusting – property, major and complex loss, catastrophe response
- Third party administration (Crawford TPA is a Lloyd’s accredited provider)
- Forensic accounting including business interruption expertise
- Cyber response
- Managed repair services (Contractor Connection)
- Quantity surveying, forensic engineering & building consultancy (CRD Building Consultants)
- Legal services (HBA Legal)

Crawford is committed to being an inclusive workplace that employs and retains the best and most diverse talent.We value diversity of thought, experience and perspective and aim to create a workplace where our people feel valued, respected, and empowered. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people of all backgrounds regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability, or ethnicity.

It is the policy of Crawford & Company that all successful employees consent to a national police check. To be eligible to apply, you must have Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency status.

Interested? Please submit a short cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the role along with your resume.

Job Info

- Job Identification 2048
- Job Category Fee Earning
- Posting Date 05/15/2025, 04:34 AM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations Level 26, 400 George Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, AU

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