Hire an offshore quantity surveyor assistant for your Australian QS consultancy or builder
An offshore assistant quantity surveyor handles the measurement and cost analysis work that supports your senior QS team — bills of quantities, cost plans, valuations, and final account preparation. Through Lite-Force, they're employed properly via an EOR structure with payroll, compliance, and HR support included. Most hires are live within 2–4 weeks.
Day in the life
A day in the life of an offshore assistant quantity surveyor.
Typical responsibilities:
- Quantity takeoffs and measurement — from drawings and BIM models
- Bill of quantities preparation — under senior QS direction
- Cost plans — preparing elemental and trade-based cost plans
- Tender analysis — comparing subcontractor returns, normalising bids
- Valuation preparation — monthly progress claims and interim valuations
- Variation pricing — measuring and pricing project variations
- Final account preparation — measurement, agreement, and documentation
- Cost reporting support — assembling monthly cost reports and budget reconciliations
Why offshore
Why QS support works well offshore.
QS support is structured technical work.
Measurement, BoQ prep, and cost reporting follow defined methodologies. Once your offshore assistant knows your standards and project conventions, they execute consistently.
QS software is fully cloud-based.
CostX, Buildsoft, Cubit, Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift, BuildSmart — all cloud or browser-accessible. Your offshore assistant works in the same files as your senior QS.
Timezone overlap supports live project rhythms.
Philippines hours align with Australian business hours. Valuations, variation pricing, and senior QS reviews happen during your project week.
More project throughput per senior QS.
Senior QSs are expensive and scarce. Offshore assistants multiply senior QS throughput — your senior people focus on advisory and commercial judgement; your offshore assistant runs the measurement work.
Cost comparison
What does a quantity surveyor assistant cost — local vs offshore?
Indicative comparison based on typical Australian salary ranges for this role.
Local Australian hire
Lite-Force offshore
Indicative comparison based on typical Australian salary ranges for mid-senior assistant QS roles (sources: ERI SalaryExpert Assistant QS, SalaryExpert Melbourne, Indeed Sydney QS). Band aligned to AIQS career progression for the 3–7 year cohort. Lite-Force pricing confirmed on a per-role basis during your discovery call.
What's included
What you get with a Lite-Force QS assistant.
Included in the service
- Full sourcing, screening, and shortlisting
- EOR employment contract structured for local compliance
- Monthly payroll and statutory contributions
- Leave tracking and management
- HR support and regular check-ins
- Replacement commitment within initial period
Typical candidate profile
- 3–7 years quantity surveying or construction cost experience
- Strong English (written — for cost reports and senior QS collaboration)
- Hands-on with QS software (CostX, Buildsoft, Cubit, Bluebeam, PlanSwift)
- Familiar with Australian Standard Method of Measurement (ASMM) or comparable standards
- Filipino or Southeast Asian — timezone-aligned with Australia
Getting started
Three steps to your offshore assistant qs.
Book a discovery call
Tell us about your project mix, software, project stage focus (pre-contract vs post-contract), and current QS team structure.
We source and shortlist
You review candidates with relevant project type and software experience, interview your favourites.
They start
Employment, payroll, and onboarding handled. You manage the work.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Do they understand Australian QS practice?
Most experienced offshore assistant QSs have worked for AU, UK, or Middle East builders/consultancies — they understand standard measurement practice (ASMM, RICS NRM), cost plan structures, and Australian construction documentation. We screen for AU-specific experience.
What QS software are they trained on?
Common: CostX, Buildsoft Cubit, Buildxact, Vico Office, Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift, Cubit Estimating. Specific software requirements confirmed during scoping.
Can they handle BIM-based measurement?
Many experienced assistants can — 5D BIM workflows via CostX and Vico, plus model navigation in BIM 360 / Navisworks. For deep BIM coordination, screen specifically for BIM-focused experience.
Can they progress toward full QS responsibilities?
Yes — many offshore assistants are working toward MRICS or full QS accreditation. With Australian project experience, they progress capability over time. Their development plan is for your team to lead.
What if the hire doesn't work out?
Replacement commitment within the initial engagement period. If technical depth or fit isn't right, we source again at no additional placement cost. Details confirmed in your service agreement.
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