Job Overview & Organization Mission

Drive financial governance, contract procurement, and post-contract cost control on prestigious commercial developments.

Lendlease is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial building delivery team in Sydney. You will manage cost planning, trade procurement packages, monthly progress claims, and final account negotiations for benchmark commercial and mixed-use urban regeneration developments.

As a key member of the team at Lendlease in Sydney, NSW, you will play a central role in driving excellence, upholding top-tier Australian industry standards, and contributing directly to the strategic milestones of one of the nation’s premier employers.

Key Duties & Core Responsibilities

In this critical role, your operational duties and key performance responsibilities will encompass:

• Establish detailed: Establish detailed cost plans from feasibility through to schematic and detailed design stages.
• Prepare tender: Prepare tender documentation, subcontractor packages, and lead commercial negotiation.
• Assess contractor: Assess contractor progress claims, variation claims, and monthly cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Administer commercial: Administer commercial construction contracts under standard Australian conditions (AS 4000/4300).
• Present detailed: Present detailed financial reporting to project directors and institutional investment partners.

Required Qualifications, Licenses & Experience

To be successful in this position at Lendlease, candidates are expected to satisfy the following essential selection criteria:

• Mandatory Qualification: Bachelor of Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or AIQS / RICS Member.
• Relevant Experience: Minimum 5+ Years of verified industry experience in Australia or recognized overseas equivalence.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years post-graduate quantity surveying experience with a Tier-1 contractor or PQS firm.
• Professional membership with AIQS or RICS is highly regarded.
• Expertise in CostX and enterprise ERP accounting systems.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Proficiencies

The successful applicant will possess demonstrated capabilities across the following domain skill sets:

Salary, Compensation & Employee Benefits

At Lendlease, we understand that our people drive our achievements. An outstanding remuneration and wellbeing package is provided in line with Australian benchmarks:

• Competitive Remuneration: AU$155,000 – AU$195,000 per year + standard Australian Superannuation (11.5%).
• Market-leading salary $155,000 – $195,000 + annual incentive bonus + super.
• Employee share scheme and discounted wellness offerings.
• Work on Australia’s most recognized and sustainable urban regeneration projects.
• Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave (with 17.5% annual leave loading where applicable) plus 10 days paid personal/carer’s leave.
• Flexible Work: Progressive work-life balance options with supportive corporate culture and leadership development pathways.

About the Employer: Lendlease

Lendlease is a globally integrated real estate group that creates communities, workplaces, and urban precincts across the world.

Lendlease is deeply committed to building diverse, equitable, and culturally inclusive work environments. We proudly celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals including First Nations Australians, people with disabilities, and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Application Process & Next Steps

Applications for this position are currently open and being reviewed on a rolling basis. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the published closing date.

Please prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a tailored Cover Letter highlighting your relevant experience against the key selection criteria outlined above.

To proceed with your application, click the Apply on Employer Site button to access the official Lendlease careers gateway.