• Property and Facilities
• Full-time permanent position
• Excellent work life balance with some work from home flexibilityBase salary will be in the range $113,377.67 - $127,112.24 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)
• Based at our picturesque St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

We're seeking an experienced and analytical Quantity Surveyor to join the Property & Facilities Program Management Office (PMO) at The University of Queensland. In this key role, you'll be responsible for providing early-stage cost planning advice across all capital projects, helping to ensure value, compliance, and financial sustainability through UQ's Gated CapEx Framework. You'll work collaboratively with project managers, senior leaders, and technical teams to develop robust initial cost plans, manage benchmarking activities across the program, and contribute to the development of the 5-year Capital Investment Plan, setting the roadmap for major infrastructure delivery at UQ.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Provide initial cost planning, operational, and lifecycle cost estimates for capital projects at early proposal stages.
• Collaborate with the PMO Business Case and Governance teams to support project initiation and scoping.
• Lead external benchmarking processes and comment on any third-party Quantity Surveyor reviews during early-stage projects.
• Monitor delivery project cost plans, comparing against initial estimates and maintaining a benchmarking/rates library.
• Where required, assess critical project variations during construction in collaboration with Project Managers and the PMO Contract Manager.
• Support development of UQ's 5-year Capital Investment Plan through high-level cost planning, cashflow forecasting, and scenario modelling.
• Provide advice on escalation allowances and project dependencies to inform CapEx strategies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of cost control tools, templates, and processes across the PMO.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
• 17% superannuation contributions
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
• Health and wellness discounts - fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
• UQ Study for Staff (up to 75% discount on selected post graduate study including Mini MBA)
• On campus childcare options
• Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)
• Salary packaging options

About You

• Qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Engineering or a Property and Construction related field, and extensive relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstration of previous experience in developing cost plans for a wide variety of projects
• Proficiency in estimating, cost planning, contract administration, and familiarity with surveying software are essential.
• Knowledge of various building trades, civil trades, and specialist trades to provide effective high level cost advice associated with infrastructure.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, drawings and specifications
• Ability to understand and price risk and make recommendations in regards to contract cost and profitability
• Proven experience building effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to collaborate with others in order to achieve the required outcomes
• A practical mindset and willingness to work with hands-on approach
• A solutions-orientated attitude with a desire to work the highest of levels
• Ability to work independently and can manage complex situations with good problem-solving skills
• RICS / AIQS accreditation desirable but not essential

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia and education check

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mitch Walsh, Associate Director, PMO at [email protected]

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume
• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact [email protected].

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Sunday 29th June 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-52857).