This is a remote position.
Quantity Surveyor – Quantity Take-Off & Costing Support
Remote | Full-Time
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support quantity take-offs, costing, and measurement activities for residential construction projects.
This role will work closely with the project and contract administration teams to provide accurate quantity measurements, support trade package costing, and assist with variation assessments. The position is ideal for someone with strong technical measurement skills, experience working with construction drawings, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced project environment.
This is a full-time remote role supporting an Australian team, with a standard 40-hour work week. There may also be opportunities for regular overtime for the right candidate.
Work Schedule:
Monday to Friday | 6:30 AM QLD Time / 4:30 AM PHT
What You’ll Do
Quantity Take-Offs
- Prepare detailed quantity take-offs from architectural, structural, and services drawings
- Measure quantities for key trades including concrete, reinforcement, formwork, finishes, façade, and external works
- Update quantity schedules based on revised or issued-for-construction drawings
Costing Support
- Assist with preliminary costing of trade packages based on measured quantities
- Prepare quantity summaries to support trade pricing comparisons
- Support the project team in validating trade pricing against measured quantities
Variation Measurement
- Measure quantities associated with proposed project variations
- Assist the contract administration team in reviewing and assessing variation pricing
Drawing Review & Reporting
- Review construction drawings to identify quantity discrepancies or scope gaps
- Track drawing revisions and maintain updated quantity schedules
- Maintain organized measurement records and quantity reports for project monitoring
About Pleco
Pleco supports Australian businesses by providing skilled offshore professionals who deliver high-quality work across engineering, technical, HR, operations, finance, and project support roles. We partner with clients who value accuracy, reliability, and strong alignment with Australian industry standards.
About the Client
Our client is a leading high-end development firm with a distinguished portfolio of luxury commercial and residential projects across Queensland. With over a decade of industry experience, they specialize in architecturally exceptional developments with a strong focus on quality, craftsmanship, and attention to detail.
Founded and led by an experienced industry professional, the company is recognized for delivering sophisticated projects that set high standards in design, innovation, and construction excellence.
Requirements
Who We’re Looking For
- Minimum 5 years of Quantity Surveying experience in residential construction
- Experience working on multi-storey residential or apartment projects
- Strong experience performing quantity take-offs from construction drawings
- Proficiency in Excel and take-off software such as Bluebeam, CostX, PlanSwift, or similar
- Familiarity with Procore is preferred
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
- Good communication and coordination skills
Benefits
What’s in It for You
- Full-time permanent remote setup
- Competitive salary: PHP 60,000 to PHP 80,000 per month
- Opportunity for regular overtime
- Government-mandated benefits and contributions
- Opportunity to work with an Australian construction team
- Long-term growth opportunity in a supportive environment