Quantity Surveyor / Estimator – Structural Steel

Estimator / Contract Administrator role (Open to Quantity Surveyor) – Structural Steel

A growing structural steel contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Estimator, Contract Administrator, or Quantity Surveyor to support a strong pipeline of major projects across SA, VIC and NSW.

This is a key commercial role within the business, with a strong focus on variations management and project cost control across a high volume of live projects nationally. Currently managed within the estimating function, there is a clear need for an experienced professional to take ownership and drive consistency across the portfolio.

The Role Working closely with estimating, project delivery and senior leadership teams, you will play a central role in managing variations, supporting commercial outcomes, and ensuring consistent processes across multiple projects.

You will gain exposure to large-scale structural steel packages across infrastructure, transport, aviation and defence sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and take ownership of variations across multiple projects nationwide
• Prepare, assess and negotiate variations, progress claims and final accounts
• Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts and cash flow
• Review contracts and identify commercial risks and opportunities
• Support procurement, letting of subcontract packages and downstream contract management
• Work closely with estimating, delivery and manufacturing teams to ensure commercial alignment
• Contribute to improving commercial processes, reporting and overall project performance

What We’re Looking For

• Experience as an Estimator, Contract Administrator or Quantity Surveyor
• Strong exposure to structural steel projects, ideally large-scale packages
• Background working for a contractor or consultancy (both considered)
• Proven experience managing subcontractors and downstream packages
• Solid understanding of variations, claims and contract administration
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders concurrently
• Commercially astute, organised and proactive

Why Consider the Role

• Rare opportunity to step into a dedicated commercial/variations-focused role within structural steel
• Strong pipeline of major national projects across multiple sectors
• Opportunity to influence and improve commercial processes across the business
• Adelaide-based role with exposure to interstate projects
• High-impact position in a market where experienced structural steel professionals are limited

 What You Need to Do Now:

If you believe your skills and experience align with the requirements of this position, please submit your application or contact Ben (0402 229 247) directly for a confidential discussion.

Should your background be relevant but this role not entirely suitable, we still welcome the opportunity to connect and explore other potential opportunities.
Please note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted