James Scott Mrics M AI Qs, Cqs
About James Scott Mrics M AI Qs, Cqs
James Scott is an Associate Director at KPMG Australia, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in quantity surveying, having held senior positions at various firms in Australia, including Donald Cant Watts Corke, JLL, and Rider Levett Bucknall.
Work at KPMG Australia
James Scott currently serves as an Associate Director at KPMG Australia. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to various projects and initiatives in Brisbane, Queensland. His role involves overseeing project management and quantity surveying tasks, leveraging his extensive experience in the construction and property sectors.
Previous Experience in Quantity Surveying
Prior to his current role, James Scott worked in several prominent positions within the quantity surveying field. He was a Senior Quantity Surveyor at Donald Cant Watts Corke for 7 months in 2020 and at JLL for 2 years from 2017 to 2019, both based in Brisbane. His earlier experience includes working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor at Rider Levett Bucknall for 2 years and as a Senior 5D Quantity Surveyor at Mitchell Brandtman for 2 years.
Procurement and Estimation Roles
James Scott has also held significant roles in procurement and estimation. He worked as a Procurement Manager (Estimator) at Badge for 10 months in 2013 and as an Associate at Altus Group for 10 months in 2014. These positions allowed him to develop skills in cost management and procurement strategies within the construction industry.
Educational Background in Quantity Surveying
James Scott completed his Bachelor degree in Quantity Surveying (BTech QS) at Cape Peninsula University of Technology from 1997 to 2000. His education laid the foundation for his career in quantity surveying. He also attended York High School from 1990 to 1994 and Matthew Flinders Anglican College for 11 months in 1995.