Expert Cost Estimator

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia RPS Group Full time

Strategic Cost Advice for Large-Scale Projects

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RPS is a leading provider of advisory services to the infrastructure sector, delivering strategic and specialist advice to clients across Australia.

We are seeking an experienced Expert Cost Estimator to join our Commercial and Delivery team in Victoria. The successful candidate will have a strong background in cost estimation and analysis, with experience working on large-scale infrastructure projects.

The role involves providing strategic cost advice to clients, including measuring and estimating construction costs, producing project budgeting for feasibility studies, and contract administration and reporting. You will also be responsible for assessing project risk and cost reporting for financial institutions, as well as lifecycle costing and replacement reporting.

In this role, you will work closely with our clients to support the delivery of high-quality services and deliverables. This includes interacting directly with clients, supporting the management and coordination of inputs and deliverables, and developing progress reports, briefs, and other deliverables.

We offer a competitive salary range of $85,000-$115,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits such as flexible work arrangements, paid parental leave, and a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will need to have a strong understanding of cost estimation and analysis principles, with experience working on large-scale infrastructure projects. You will also need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients and stakeholders.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

  • Strong background in cost estimation and analysis
  • Experience working on large-scale infrastructure projects
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or other relevant field

What's On Offer

RPS offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities for career growth and development. We provide flexible work arrangements, paid parental leave, and a broad array of learning and career development opportunities.



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