Quantity Surveying Lead / Estimator

<b> Overview / Responsibilities </b><br><br>Wood is currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveying Lead / Estimator to join our team based from the client's Metropolitan Melbourne facilities. This is a lead role, required to supervise a team and provide estimating subject matter expertise.<br><br><b> Responsibilities </b> <br><ul><li> Leads a high performing quantity surveying / estimating team on a major project </li><li> Provides quantity surveying / estimating expertise to the client with a high ability to apply this from concept level engineering and design deliverables and surveying assessments </li><li> Ensures that all project cost estimates are documented and auditable and that the operations estimating norms and estimating data is maintained and issued in a controlled manner </li><li> Contributes to the implementation of project estimating best practices </li><li> Develops and issues to relevant parties for approval / comment the Basis of Estimate to enable cost estimating to be developed </li><li> Develops and maintain project cost estimates in accordance with the Basis of Estimate, including scope of work, man-hour and materials estimates and documented assumptions </li><li> Participates in internal and client cost estimate reviews, coordinate comments and obtain estimate sign-off approval from relevant parties </li><li> Ensures client risk tolerances are applied to cost estimates as required </li></ul> <br><br><b> Skills / Qualifications </b><br><br><ul><li> Experience with implementation of bespoke estimating platforms </li><li> Proficiency with industry standard software including Microsoft suite </li><li> Thorough understanding of estimate classification classes </li><li> Ability to work independently </li><li> Excellent team management skills in a challenging work environment </li><li> Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential </li><li> Ability to build and sustain customer relationships </li><li> Must convey a professional image with customers </li><li> Demonstrated effective presentation, verbal, and written communication skills </li><li> Relevant degree or diploma or a trade background </li></ul><br> Candidates must have full work rights in Australia to be considered for this role. <br><br>If you're an experienced Quantity Surveying Lead / Estimator, ready for your next project, then we are keen to hear from you today. <br><br>Apply now and take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity! <br><br><b> Company Overview </b><br><br>Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 45,000 people. www.woodplc.com <br><br><b> Diversity Statement </b><br><br>We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.