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Senior Contract Administrator / Quantity Surveyor

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MBB Consulting Pty Ltd

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Our expanding Melbourne team is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator / Quantity Surveyor with experience in civil, structures, or both to join our commercial division. MBB is a progressive and vibrant consulting firm providing Australia’s booming East-Coast infrastructure and building sectors with a unique service. We provide a range of engineering, commercial and project management services across the project life cycle.

Job Responsibility:

  • Tendering, procurement and bid analysis
  • Compilation, assessment and agreement of submitted tenders, providing updates on any commercial / contractual clarifications
  • Contract administration
  • Cost Forecasting
  • Quantification of costing of construction works
  • Preparation and assessment of progress claims
  • Change Management – Variation claims preparation & assessments
  • Preparation of commercially astute correspondence
  • Ability to meet with liaise with clients and other professional consultants
  • Ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with the contract
  • Analysis of facts and evidence including records and notices
  • Ability to give clients an honest appraisal of their contractual and commercial position
  • Advise clients on claims strategy, making recommendations on how our client’s specific claim objectives can be achieved
  • Preparation, negotiation and presentation of quantum, delay and disruption claims

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 10 years' experience in civil construction, depending on role
  • BSc in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or similar
  • Road, Rail or major infrastructure experience preferred
  • Knowledge of the Melbourne construction market and subcontractors preferred
  • Strong attention for detail and proven communication skills
  • Strong / proven experience in the understanding and administration of contract rights and obligations upon complex infrastructure projects

Nice to have:

  • Road, Rail or major infrastructure experience preferred
  • Knowledge of the Melbourne construction market and subcontractors preferred
What we offer:
  • A supportive and welcoming culture within a progressive and market leading Project Management Consultancy
  • Engagement with both client side and contractor side clients
  • Exposure to multiple sectors of our industry
  • Market leading remuneration – negotiable based on experience

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 10, 2025

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