Apply to State Director of Cost Management - Queensland

This is an opportunity for an established leader with a strong network across the Brisbane property market to build on those relationships while establishing and leading the Brisbane Quantity Surveying function of a nationally recognised advisory business.

As State Director, you'll join the National Executive Team and take ownership of growing the Brisbane Quantity Surveying capability. Supported by an established Project Management division, you'll have the autonomy to build and lead your own team while leveraging existing client relationships, joint tenders and cross-disciplinary opportunities to expand the business across Queensland.

This is more than a leadership role. It's an opportunity to build something of your own. You'll continue leading major property projects while developing a high-performing team, strengthening long-term client partnerships and helping shape the future direction of a business experiencing significant national growth.

With executive influence, an equity opportunity and the backing of an ambitious national leadership team, you'll have the platform to leave a lasting impact on both the Queensland market and the wider organisation.

Why you'll enjoy this role

• Establish and lead the Brisbane Quantity Surveying function with the backing of an established national advisory business

• Join the National Executive Team and help shape the strategic direction of a growing organisation

• Receive an equity opportunity and share in the long-term success of the business

• Continue leading major property projects while growing and mentoring your own team

• Leverage your existing client network while working alongside a highly successful Project Management division through joint tenders and cross-disciplinary collaboration

• Enjoy the autonomy to shape the Queensland business while being supported by an experienced executive leadership team

• Join a business with ambitious national growth plans and genuine opportunities to leave a lasting legacy

What you'll be doing

You'll lead the Brisbane Quantity Surveying function, combining project leadership, client development and team growth to establish a market-leading presence across the Queensland property sector.

Working closely with public and private sector clients, you'll oversee major property projects from early feasibility through to completion, providing strategic commercial advice while strengthening long-term relationships and identifying new opportunities for the business.

A key part of the role will be leveraging your existing network across the Queensland property market to generate new business, expand existing client relationships and position the Brisbane team for continued growth. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, contribute to major pursuits and represent the business across the market.

Internally, you'll recruit, mentor and develop a high-performing Quantity Surveying team while fostering a collaborative culture built on technical excellence, commercial insight and exceptional client service.

You'll also collaborate closely with the Project Management division and National Executive Team, leveraging shared client relationships, joint tenders and cross-disciplinary opportunities to deliver an integrated service offering while helping shape the long-term growth strategy of the business.

What you'll need

• An established reputation within the Brisbane Quantity Surveying and property market

• A strong existing client network with a proven ability to generate new business opportunities

• Extensive experience leading major property projects from feasibility through to completion

• Demonstrated experience building, mentoring and leading high-performing teams

• Strong commercial judgement with the ability to advise senior clients and executive stakeholders

• AIQS, RICS or equivalent professional accreditation

About the business

This is a nationally recognised advisory business delivering end-to-end Project Management, Quantity Surveying and Asset Management services across Australia's property sector.

With significant national growth underway and Queensland identified as a strategic priority, the business is investing in the continued expansion of its Quantity Surveying capability. Backed by an established Project Management division, a collaborative executive leadership team and an equity offering, this is a rare opportunity to build a market-leading team while remaining hands-on with clients and major property projects.

For a confidential discussion, contact Jess Baker on 0434 390 417 or email jessica.baker@kappaexecutive.com.

Kappa Executive Search is a boutique recruitment firm with offices in Sydney and Brisbane, established in 2012. We specialise in Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Interior Design, Estimating, Building Services Engineering, and both permanent and contract recruitment.