Associate – Quantity Surveying (Consultancy)

📍 Perth, Western Australia
💼 Permanent, Full-Time
🔧 Projects across Mining, Infrastructure, Residential, Commercial and Government
💰 $150,000 – $180,000 + Super (negotiable based on experience)

Join a well-established, independent quantity surveying consultancy in Perth as an Associate and take the next step in your career with a team that values technical excellence, strong client relationships, and commercial leadership. This is a key leadership role with clear potential for progression toward Director level.

About the Role

As an Associate, you’ll play a pivotal role in the delivery of high-profile projects across commercial, education, health, infrastructure, and mixed-use developments. You’ll lead client engagements, mentor junior team members, and oversee the full project lifecycle from feasibility through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead pre- and post-contract cost management services across a portfolio of major projects

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, providing strategic commercial advice

• Oversee the preparation of cost plans, estimates, tender reviews, and value engineering

• Manage and mentor a team of quantity surveyors and cadets

• Provide commercial oversight and reporting, ensuring financial control and project efficiency

• Contribute to business development and fee proposals in collaboration with directors

• Represent the firm in meetings with clients, consultants, and contractors

• Ensure compliance with internal QA systems and industry standards

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in quantity surveying, with consultancy background preferred

• Proven leadership in cost management and client-facing delivery

• Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

• AIQS, RICS, or equivalent professional membership (or working toward)

• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and stakeholder management

• Experience working on mid- to large-scale building or infrastructure projects in Australia

What’s on Offer

• Highly competitive salary package + performance incentives

• Leadership pathway toward Director or Equity Partner roles

• Diverse and complex project portfolio across WA

• Flexible working arrangements and supportive team culture

• Continued professional development and industry engagement opportunities

Let’s Talk!

For a confidential chat, get in touch with:

Julian Humphreys
Senior Recruiter - Quantity Surveying 
📞 0413 955 809
📧 julian.humphreys@kappaexecutive.com

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