Quantity Surveyor, Sydney

About Us

Established in 1966, Donald Cant Watts Corke (DCWC) has evolved from a modest consultancy in Melbourne into one of the nation's largest privately owned Quantity Surveying and Project Management firms. With over 160 dedicated staff members across Australia and in Fiji, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence. Now, we're excited to invite an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team.

Why DCWC?

Our projects are pivotal for career growth, offering rapid professional development and ongoing challenging experiences. At DCWC, we've established a reputation for excellence through a broad spectrum of public and private projects across various sectors. As our portfolio in New South Wales continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to help us sustain this growth.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor with solid experience in cost planning and pre/post-contract activities, to work on our project pipeline across all sectors of the built environment industry.

Your role as a Quantity Surveyor with us will be dynamic, diverse, and demanding. Balancing autonomy with teamwork, you'll collaborate closely with a team that drives our varied pipeline of projects forward. The ideal candidate will have practical experience across many aspects of Quantity Surveying, as well as demonstrated experience in the following areas:

• • At least 3 years post-qualification experience
  • Relevant undergraduate degree in Quantity Surveying and/or Construction Management
  • Ability to support the Quantity Surveying team with Pre-Contract works, including:
    • Measurement of quantities
    • Preparation of cost plans and estimates throughout the project lifecycle
    • Value management
    • Cashflow preparation
  • Ability to assist the Quantity Surveying team for Post Contract / Contract Administration works including:
    • Measurement and assessment of variations
    • Preparation of payment recommendations
    • Assessment of variations
    • Cash flow management
    • Bank reports
    • Project cost analysis and input into the development of cost databases
  • Experience with CostX (preferred)
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to manage meeting deadlines in a professional manner
  • Strong analytical skills and proactive problem solver with the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external engagement
  • Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with internal and external stakeholders
  • Consistently demonstrate behaviours aligned with DCWC’s values
  • Willing to undertake additional duties, including administrative tasks within the office
  • Perform other reasonable duties as expected in the role of Quantity Surveyor
  • Download the detailed Position Description

• At DCWC, we are an equal opportunity employer and recognise that diversity in our workforce fosters a variety of perspectives and innovation. Therefore, we invite First Nations individuals, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of all ages, those with disabilities, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to join us.

  For queries about the role, please email our team at DCWC.NSW@dcwc.com.au. All inquiries will be treated with strict confidence.

  To apply, please send your CV and cover letter via email, using the subject line: ‘Position Application - QS Sydney’. Applications close at 9.00am on Monday, 25 July 2025, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.