Quantity Surveyor - Touring Experiences

About the role

Fever, a global platform for culture and live entertainment, is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to lead its production team for touring and recurring experiences in the Australia and New Zealand market. The role oversees all production in the region, covering a wide range of experiences across verticals, and takes ownership of some top-priority projects.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the Australia production team, create a supportive environment and develop team members
• Assess regional projects and assign them within the team or to freelancers
• Support the team in managing priorities, tracking progress and solving complex situations
• Provide build expertise during feasibility and planning, and manage kit movement, trucking plans and cross-loading between sites
• Oversee venue procurement, permits, insurance and technical validation for parks, stadiums and open fields
• Own build costing, monitor budgets and flag potential cost overruns early
• Help Production and Show Support Directors improve production tools and processes
• Maintain a directory of freelancers and service providers and an industry network
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders, and adapt Global IP standards to regional needs
• Research new vendors, technologies and experiences, and handle administrative duties such as expense reports, invoicing and contracts
• Travel domestically and internationally and work across time zones

Required profile

• 7+ years as a quantity surveyor or related experience, including 1-2 years in people management
• Proven track record in construction management, live or experiential event production, immersive experiences and/or permanent attractions
• Broad network of vendors and venues, and experience with permitting and regulations
• Strong understanding of technical production requirements and basic fabrication techniques
• Experience as a construction manager or in theatre construction managing contractors is a plus

Required skills

• Permitting: local government approvals, event permits, planning, building and signage
• Liquor licensing: Australian liquor regulations, which vary by state
• Safety standards: BCA requirements, safety standards and fire codes for indoor and outdoor spaces

What we offer

• 40% discount on all Fever events and experiences
• Superannuation and health insurance
• Home office friendly, with possible travel across markets
• Responsibility from day one and professional growth