About Select Plant Australia

Select Plant Australia is one of the largest Specialist Plant Hire service providers in Australia, playing an integral role in the delivery of a wide variety of innovative, high-quality construction projects as part of the Laing O'Rourke Group. Our primary driver is to guarantee the provision of the highest quality plant and associated services to Laing O'Rourke construction projects and the wider market.

Select Plant Australia provides a full service offering through its seven major categories: Cranes and Lifting Solutions, General Plant, Heavy Plant, Site Solutions (Buildings and Accommodation), Specialist Rail, Sustainability and Innovation, and Vehicles.

As Laing O'Rourke has grown into a $6 billion engineering enterprise dedicated to challenging and changing the face of construction worldwide, Select Plant Australia has mirrored the growth of the parent company, servicing a larger portfolio of projects, both in numbers and complexity. Select Plant Australia is the only total solutions provider within the plant industry and continues to grow and maintain one of the broadest plant ranges and capabilities within its global markets.

About the role

Select Plant Hire operates as part of the Laing O'Rourke Group and has one of the industry's largest and most diverse ranges of equipment, accommodation and tools to deliver on every type of construction project.

We are currently seeking a Quantity Surveyor / Contracts Administrator to join our Sydney team at Select Australia Seven Hills. This role presents excellent career opportunities with a leading privately owned, tier 1 constructor.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with the procurement of subcontractors including preparing, issuing, adjudicating, recommending & awarding subcontract and supply agreements with detailed input from engineering & construction team.
• Preparation and submission of progress claims and ensuring their timely payment.
• Subcontract management including receipt and processing of subcontract interim payment claims & final accounts.
• Process claims for variations and additional entitlement to time & money.
• Prepare, submit & agree contractual claims for time & money.
• Manage and participate where necessary in the preparation, submission & agreement of variations.
• Advise the project management team on contractual issues & initiate correspondence.
• Prepare, review & submit reports to prescribed timescales (including equipment and cost reports).
• Review change management.

About you

• A tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Engineering or Commercial Law.
• Hold an intermediate level of experience in a similar role, having worked for Tier 1 construction contractor companies in Australia.
• Experience with procurement of subcontract packages
• Candidates with experience working on mining and resource type construction projects are encouraged to apply.
• A high level of technical and negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills along with your ability to liaise confidently with a variety of internal and external stakeholders will be highly regarded.
• A results driven and collaborative approach to work.

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.