Quantity Surveyor - FIFO - Mining

Job Summary / Overview

An opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial management and contract administration of a major wind farm construction project. This role provides senior commercial oversight across construction and commissioning activities, ensuring robust governance, accurate cost verification and effective commercial risk management throughout project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site-based commercial administration of the wind turbine installation contract.
  * Review, verify and certify contractor records including labour, equipment, subcontractor and site-related costs.
  * Conduct open-book cost audits to verify reimbursable costs are accurate and contractually compliant.
  * Review, verify and certify contractor progress reports and Quantity Manhour Reports.
  * Assist with progress and productivity tracking in collaboration with planning teams.
  * Identify and communicate potential cost and productivity issues to support mitigation planning.
  * Assess monthly payment claims based on verified records.
  * Monitor contract costs, forecasts and cash flow against approved commitments.
  * Support contract claims assessment and change management activities.
  * Provide commercial advice to construction, project controls and contractor teams.

Required Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
  * Minimum 5 years’ experience administering construction contracts within infrastructure, mining or oil and gas environments.
  * Experience with mechanical and EIC construction works.
  * Strong understanding of reimbursable cost auditing and verification processes.
  * Ability to interpret technical drawings, installation scopes, schedules and construction methodologies.

Skills & Competencies

• Commercial contract administration.
  * Cost auditing and verification.
  * Cost forecasting and cash flow monitoring.
  * Contract claims and change management.
  * Strong analytical and documentation skills.
  * Stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
  * Strong attention to detail.
  * Ability to work independently and within high-performing teams.

Working Conditions

* FIFO roster of two weeks on, one week off.

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