Quantity Surveyor - Pre Contracts
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Job type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Perth, Canning Vale
Categories: Procurement/Supply Chain, Construction

Who we are
Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure and facilities.
Position summary
As Downer embarks on the next phase of growth, our Rail & Civil Infrastructure division are now seeking to engage a Quantity Surveyor (Pre-Contracts) in our tendering team based from our Canning Vale office.

You will play a key role within our expanding Rail / Civils team to prepare accurate material and quantity take-offs, generate Bills of Quantities and obtain supplier and subcontract pricing as well working with the operations team on methodology and programme so we can submit a compelling competitive tender.

We envisage the successful applicant to have strong demonstrated experience in Quantity Surveying and procurement, ideally from within a similar, large contractor organisation with the proven ability to understand complex tender documents and a strong understanding of the bidding and tendering process.

About you:

• Demonstrated 5+ years of experience in Quantity Surveying with the ability to assess commercial and technical aspects of supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Experience with propriety material take-off software and high level of computer literacy
• Experience in sourcing subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Experience within rail, civil construction and contracting work both in the Pilbara and Perth
• Knowledge of bidding and tendering processes
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
• Relationship building, influencing and negotiation skills
• Collaborative and supportive team player
• Effective problem-solving techniques and skills
• Effective time management skills and planning including sequencing of work
• Qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or equivalent

In return we offer:

• Excellent opportunity to make a difference with a growing and forward thinking company
• A supportive and dynamic team environment
• Great employee benefits, including free onsite parking
• The ability to build your professional career in a multi-disciplined business environment
• An opportunity to work for a major ASX listed company

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