Senior Cost Controls / Quantity Surveyor

About PHE Mining:

PHE Mining is a leading Industrial Electrical Contractor with over 50 years of experience in delivering large-scale projects across regional and remote areas of Australia. Our projects span multiple industries, including mining, hydropower generation, and high voltage installations. We pride ourselves on providing safe, rewarding, long-term employment opportunities. This role will be based at a remote mine site in the Northern Territory on a 2 & 1 roster, 12-hour days.

Role Overview:

PHE Mining is seeking a reliable Quantity Surveyor to join our capable team on a fixed-term contract basis. This role involves analysing existing budgets, preparing quantity estimates, negotiating with contractors and vendors, and building relationships with key personnel on-site.

Your Responsibilities:

• Reviewing construction plans and preparing quantity requirements.
• Developing Weekly Reports and Quantity Manhour Reports.
• Conducting Project MTO vs Budget estimate analysis.
• Scrutinizing maintenance and material costs, as well as contracts for fiscal management.
• Preparing reports, analyses, contracts, budgets, risk assessments, and other documentation.
• Managing variations and change through effective change management.
• Advising managers and clients on improvements and new strategies.
• Assisting with P6 schedule progress reporting.
• Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, engineering, management, or a related field.
• Experience in construction estimating or cost controls or quantity surveying.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Sound knowledge of construction industry practices, regulations, and standards.
• Excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organise, plan, and strategise effectively.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools for quantity surveying, including:
• Advanced Knowledge: Power BI, Excel
• Intermediate Knowledge: P6 Primavera

Why Join Us?

At PHE, you’ll be part of a dynamic team contributing to major projects such as:

• Newcrest Mining - Cadia Valley Operations
• Oz Minerals – Carrapateena Project
• Snowy Hydro 2.0
• Tumut 3 Power Station Controls Upgrade

Important Information:

You must have the right to live and work permanently in Australia to apply. PHE conducts pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol testing, and a National Police Check prior to employment.