About Select Plant Australia Select Plant Australia is a major Specialist Plant Hire service provider in Australia, contributing significantly to the execution of various innovative construction projects within the Laing O'Rourke Group. Our core aim is to ensure the delivery of top-notch plant and related services for Laing O'Rourke projects and the wider market.
Comprising seven key categories, Select Plant Australia offers a comprehensive service range including Cranes and Lifting Solutions, General Plant, Heavy Plant, Site Solutions, Specialist Rail, Sustainability and Innovation, and Vehicles.
While Laing O'Rourke has evolved into a significant $6 billion engineering enterprise reshaping the construction landscape globally, Select Plant Australia has grown in tandem with the parent company, catering to a diverse array of projects in terms of scale and complexity. Standing out as a holistic solutions provider in the plant industry, Select Plant Australia continues to expand its plant offerings and capabilities across various markets.
About the Position Operating under the Laing O'Rourke Group, Select Plant Hire boasts one of the industry's most extensive and varied equipment, accommodation, and tool inventories to meet the requirements of all construction projects.
We are currently on the lookout for a skilled Quantity Surveyor / Contracts Administrator to join our Sydney team based in Select Australia Seven Hills. This role offers promising career prospects with a leading privately owned, top-tier construction company.
Key Duties Support in subcontractor procurement activities, including preparing, issuing, adjudicating, recommending, and awarding subcontract and supply agreements with detailed input from the engineering and construction teams.Prepare and submit progress claims and ensure prompt payments.Manage subcontract agreements, processing interim payment claims and final accounts.Handle claims for variations and additional entitlements to time and money.Submit and resolve contractual claims for time and money.Engage in the preparation, submission, and agreement of variations when necessary.Provide counsel to the project management team on contractual matters and initiate correspondence.Create, review, and submit reports within specified timelines, including equipment and cost reports.Review change management processes.Desired Skills Possess a tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or Commercial Law.Demonstrate intermediate-level experience in a similar role, preferably with Tier 1 construction contractors in Australia.Show proficiency in procuring subcontract packages.Individuals experienced in mining and resource-focused construction projects are encouraged to apply.Exhibit strong technical and negotiation skills.Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders are highly valued.Strive for results and promote a collaborative work approach.Perks We are dedicated to fostering an environment that brings out the best in our employees. Our focus lies in nurturing careers through a safe, connected, and innovative culture that supports continuous growth and development. We provide leading-edge benefits such as tailored learning and development initiatives, a mental health and wellbeing program, generous paid parental leave policies, the option to purchase additional leave, and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.
Diversity & Inclusion We are steadfast in our commitment to establishing a workforce that mirrors the diverse community in which we operate. Laing O'Rourke proudly holds the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.
Laing O'Rourke actively advocates for a diverse workforce and invites applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, as well as individuals from culturally varied backgrounds.
