M&E Quantity Surveyor

About Us

At Rider Levett Bucknall, we are in the business of making progress happen. We believe that when we bring together people doing the right things in the right way, we make progress for both our clients and our communities. Our vision is to be the leading independent global property and construction consultancy.

We are a global independent construction, property & management consultancy. Our major service areas across Australia are Cost Management and Quantity Surveying, Advisory, Project Programming and Program Management and Sustainability and Carbon Solutions.

RLB operates in 34 countries with more than 4,500 different, diverse and amazing people around the world.

In Victoria, since 1949, RLB has played a pivotal role in the evolution of Melbourne's streetscape, providing cost management and advisory services on some of the city's most iconic landmarks, such as the MCG, Melbourne Museum, Melbourne Park, Chadstone Shopping Centre, Eureka Tower, Melbourne Park, and Crown Casino. We believe that when we bring together the right people doing things the right way, we make progress for our clients and our communities.

Our four values unite us globally, across diverse backgrounds & cultures by guiding how we support one another & work with our clients.

1. Truth: we speak the truth.
2. Trust: we build for the long term.
3. Together: we look out for each other.
4. Tomorrow: we work to do good.

The Role

As an
Engineering Services
Senior or Intermediate level
Quantity Surveyor / Estimator in our Engineering Services team
, you'll play a key role in delivering quantity surveying and estimating services across a diverse range of projects. You'll work closely with the project leads and represent RLB in client and consultant meetings, maintaining our high professional standards. The candidate as a minimum will need electrical engineering / practical experience but ideally competency also across other services disciplines. Someone who is eager to develop their career and has a wide-ranging skill set and good communication skills will excel in this role. If you have experience with a contractor/sub-contractor or quantity surveying firm with an understanding of residential, commercial and data centre construction you will be a prime candidate for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare early phase budgets with limited design information; cost plans and detailed estimates.
• Prepare detailed take offs / bill of quantities
• Provide cost control, value management, and risk analysis
• Prepare & maintain appropriate benchmarking
• Deliver construction phase support including progress claim and variation assessments
• Contribute to marketing and business development through client presentations and industry events
• Thought leadership
• Professional development – keeping abreast of latest technologies
• Mentoring, leadership & training of fellow staff

Key Selection Criteria

• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Proven leadership skills
• Ability to balance multiple internal and external stakeholders
• High level of accountability & an ability to work autonomously
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of electrical engineering services, and preferably also an intermediate level or above competency level in other building services disciplines
• A diploma or higher in the relevant field (electrical, mechanical or other engineering services)
• Technical expertise in budgeting/cost planning, estimating, cost analysis, tender analysis, and contract administration
• A sound understanding of the local construction market and industry generally including main players (contractors, suppliers, etc), procurement methods, contracts, pricing, etc.
• Understanding of latest advancements and technologies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems (e.g. Aconex)
• Understanding of sustainability & quality rating tools (e.g. Green Star, NABERS, WELL, etc)

Your Career at RLB in Victoria

For over 240 years, at RLB we've focused on bringing together the right people and doing things the right way. We're looking for people who share our passion and ambition and want to be part of a diverse workforce embracing new ideas to shape the future of our built environment.

We have a supportive team and offer exceptional benefits to our people including flexibility, paid parental leave, cultural exchange days, employee events, learning & development support, employee awards program among other benefits. If you're passionate about contributing to the progress of our communities, RLB offers the opportunity to realise your potential and build a thriving career.

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply with a cover letter with addresses the key selection criteria.

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Rider Levett Bucknall is on the lookout for a Senior or Intermediate M&E Quantity Surveyor to join our Engineering Services team. If you've got solid electrical engineering experience (and ideally a handle on other building services), this role puts you at the heart of diverse, high-impact projects across Melbourne.