Quantity Surveyor Jobs in Australia 2026
Construction claims and dispute advisory roles continue to grow across Australia as infrastructure and commercial projects increase in scale and complexity. This Quantity Surveyor opportunity in Australia is designed for commercially focused professionals who want to specialise in construction claims, contract administration, payment disputes, and dispute resolution within a high-performing advisory environment.
About the Role
This Quantity Surveyor position focuses on construction claims and disputes, supporting a growing pipeline of payment dispute and commercial advisory work across the construction sector. The role offers ownership of payment disputes from commencement through to resolution, working directly with contractor and subcontractor clients.
Successful candidates will combine commercial construction expertise with strong stakeholder engagement and analytical capabilities while developing specialist advisory experience in dispute management.
About the Hiring Organisation
The hiring organisation is expanding its specialist advisory practice in Adelaide to support increasing demand for construction dispute and claims services. The team works closely with construction stakeholders to provide commercial guidance, contractual assessment, dispute management, and resolution support. The organisation offers structured career development with progression opportunities into senior leadership positions.
Job Duties
- Manage construction payment disputes from initiation through to resolution.
- Assess contractual entitlement, claims, and supporting documentation.
- Engage directly with clients through Microsoft Teams and email communications.
- Prepare commercially focused reports and deliverables.
- Support senior consultants on complex dispute and advisory matters.
- Conduct site visits where required to support project assessments.
- Contribute to dispute resolution processes and contract administration activities.
- Maintain strong stakeholder relationships throughout project delivery.
Job Requirements
- Experience in quantity surveying, PQS, cost management, or commercial construction.
- Strong background in contract administration, claims, or commercial management.
- Experience handling payment and progress claims.
- Knowledge of payment schedules and response processes.
- Understanding of contractual entitlement and valuation principles.
- Exposure to project-level disputes and commercial resolution processes.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proactive mindset with strong ownership and accountability.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within construction claims and dispute environments.
- Commercial advisory experience across contractor or subcontractor projects.
- Exposure to complex contractual documentation and assessments.
- Ability to work independently while supporting senior advisory teams.
- Interest in progressing toward specialist dispute resolution practice.
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Conclusion
This Quantity Surveyor opportunity offers experienced construction professionals the chance to build specialist expertise in construction claims and disputes while working within a growing advisory environment. The role combines commercial ownership, structured development, and long-term progression opportunities with pathways toward senior leadership and equity participation.
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