Quantity Surveyor / Senior Contract Administrator

With eight design studios spread around the world, chances are you’ve seen our work before.

We work across architecture, landscape architecture, interior design and urban design - a rich multi-disciplinary mix of skills and perspectives that unlocks the economic, social and cultural value of projects.

We combine our creative design expertise with capabilities in strategy, research, technology and experience design, and we regularly collaborate with experts and partners from further afield.

Through our work, we're trying to build a more inclusive, sustainable future for communities - and create a more socially and ecologically resilient world.

We're looking for a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Contract Administrator to join our Perth studio and support the delivery of complex health, transport, aviation, civic and workplace projects.

About the Role

Working closely with Principals, Design Leaders and Project Leaders, you will provide commercial, cost management and contract administration support across all stages of project delivery.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a design-led environment, helping teams make informed decisions around project costs, commercial risk, procurement and contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor project budgets, cost plans and commercial forecasts.
• Provide cost and commercial advice throughout project planning, design and delivery.
• Assess variations, scope changes and commercial impacts.
• Support procurement strategies, tender processes and commercial evaluations.
• Administer consultancy agreements and project contracts.
• Monitor project financial performance and commercial risk.
• Contribute to project governance, reporting and commercial decision-making.
• Work closely with project teams, consultants and clients to achieve successful project outcomes.

About You

• 5+ years' experience in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Commercial Management or Contract Administration.
• Experience working on complex building, infrastructure or public sector projects.
• Strong understanding of project costs, procurement and contract administration.
• Commercially minded with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• AIQS or RICS membership, or working towards accreditation, is highly regarded.

Why Hassell?

Our team enjoys a wide range of benefits to support their development and well-being:

• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers. 
• A progressive flexible work policy that allows hybrid work, location flexibility and work pattern flexibility
• Inter-studio transfer opportunities 
• Wellbeing benefits 
• Development and training opportunities, including access to online training programs and our People Coach program. 
• Study assistance.

Hassell is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity. We demonstrate our commitment to reconciliation and cultural safety by fostering inclusive environments that value the cultural identities, perspectives, and practices of all individuals. We prioritise ensuring that everyone feels safe, included, and respected.

Our local studios serve as primary hubs for in-person connection and collaboration, and we offer flexible and hybrid work arrangements. Hassell encourages sustainable work hours and actively supports the holistic health and well-being of our people.

Interested?

Send us your CV and portfolio, and let’s start a conversation about your future at Hassell.

We do not accept speculative candidates via agencies or third parties.