Quantity Surveyor

About The Role

TasNetworks is seeking 2 x experienced Quantity Surveyors to support the delivery of the North West Transmission Developments (NWTD) — one of Tasmania’s most significant infrastructure programs.

In this role, you will safeguard the owner’s commercial position through accurate measurement, valuation, forecasting, and disciplined contract administration across a major state infrastructure project.

You will contribute to strong commercial governance, timely processing of change, and high-quality reporting that supports confident decision-making and protects TasNetworks' financial interests.

What You’ll Do

• Cost forecasting — Assist with detailed cost forecasts, cash flow projections, and cost-to-complete estimates.
• Contract administration — Support the day-to-day administration of contract agreements in line with contract terms and project procedures.
• Commercial risk insight — Identify cost risks, trends, and opportunities, providing timely advice to the Contract Director.
• Register management — Maintain contract and change registers, ensuring accurate and timely updates.
• Contractual communications — Prepare notices, instructions, variations, and clarifications with precision and compliance.
• Measurement & valuation — Accurately measure and value change items and process them in accordance with contract terms.
• Progress claim support — Assist in assessing progress claims for change items in collaboration with the broader team.
• Change management — Monitor variations, provisional sums, delay costs, risk, and contingency drawdown.
• Commercial reporting — Advise internally on interim assessments for inclusion in monthly payment claims.
• Stakeholder engagement — Build effective working relationships with contractors, third parties, and internal functions.

About You

• Relevant qualifications — Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Major project experience — Demonstrated experience as a Quantity Surveyor on major infrastructure or construction projects.
• Cost control expertise — Strong capability in cost control, measurement, and valuation of contract works, especially change items.
• Systems proficiency — Experience using document management, finance, or project cost-tracking tools.
• Professional membership — Membership, or working towards membership, of RICS, AIQS, or similar professional bodies.
• Analytical strength — High numerical accuracy, strong analytical capability, and exceptional attention to detail.
• Contract administration knowledge — Solid understanding of contract interpretation and commercial management practices.
• Technical interpretation — Ability to interpret drawings and specifications for measurement purposes.
• Communication skills — Clear written and verbal communication with strong stakeholder engagement capability.
• Commercial awareness — Proactive approach to identifying commercial and contract risks.

What's on Offer

• Permanent full-time opportunities, based in Tasmania.
• A attractive remuneration and benefits package.
• The roles can be based in Hobart, Rocherlea, or Devonport with consistent intrastate travel required for the purpose of the project.
• We are committed to equal opportunity and values a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, and those of all ages.

How to Apply

Please ensure you attach a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align with this role, and a current resume. For more information about this opportunity and to acquire a position description, please click here. Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 2 August 2026, however, we will be reviewing applications upon receipt and may commence our recruitment process prior to the closing date.