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Cost Intelligence Built on
Real-World Delivery.

Zaki QS Consulting was founded on a conviction that every construction client — regardless of project size — deserves the same calibre of cost intelligence that the world's largest resource, energy, and technology companies demand.

Construction site with cranes
9+
Years Experience
Who We Are

Independent. Rigorous. Results-Driven.

Zaki QS Consulting is a Melbourne-based quantity surveying and cost consulting firm delivering independent cost intelligence for construction projects across Australia.

We specialise in cost planning, procurement services, contract administration, bills of quantities, claims management, and construction cost auditing — covering the full project lifecycle from feasibility through to final account.

What sets us apart is the depth and breadth of our project experience. Our team has delivered cost and commercial outcomes across seven distinct sectors — residential, commercial, industrial, infrastructure, mining & resources, energy, and data centres. This cross-sector exposure means we bring methodology tested on the most demanding and complex projects to every engagement, regardless of scale.

We exist to bridge the gap between the large multinationals who serve institutional clients and the traditional boutique firms who offer standard estimation. The result: enterprise-grade cost intelligence, accessible to developers, builders, and investors of every size.

MAIQS

Member, Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors

CQS

Certified Quantity Surveyor

Cross-Sector Expertise

7 sectors including mining, energy, infrastructure & data centres

Software Proficiency

CostX, Bluebeam, SAP, Aconex, Excel (Advanced)

Our Capability

Depth Across Every Sector

Our experience spans the full spectrum of construction — from residential developments to billion-dollar programmes. Here's where we deliver.

Building & Residential

Townhouses, apartments, mixed-use developments. Cost plans from concept through to final account — protecting developer margins at every stage.

Commercial & Industrial

Office fit-outs, retail centres, warehouses, processing facilities, and industrial construction. Complex MEP and multi-trade expertise.

Infrastructure & Energy

Transmission lines, gas infrastructure, renewable energy, battery storage, and public works. Proven on projects exceeding $200M in value.

Mining & Resources

Underground mining expansions, processing plants, and resource infrastructure. Procurement and contract management on programmes exceeding $1B.

Data Centres & Technology

Hyperscale and enterprise data centres — power distribution, cooling systems, structured cabling, and mission-critical infrastructure. A rare depth of expertise most QS firms can't offer.

Construction cranes at sunset Infrastructure project
$4B+
Project Value Managed
Our Values

How We Work

Every engagement is guided by four principles that define the Zaki QS approach.

01

Precision Over Speed

We don't rush estimates. Every cost plan is interrogated, benchmarked, and stress-tested before it reaches your desk. Accuracy today prevents budget blowouts tomorrow.

02

Independence & Transparency

We have no financial interest in your contractor's margin. Our advice is conflict-free, our numbers are clean, and our reports are built entirely around protecting your investment.

03

Proactive Risk Management

We don't wait for problems to surface. We model risk early, flag exposures before they materialise, and give you the intelligence to make decisions — not excuses.

04

Client Partnership

We're not a transactional service provider. We become your cost partner — available, responsive, and invested in your project outcome as if it were our own.

Ready to put this capability
to work for you?

Every project benefits from cost intelligence built on cross-sector methodology. Let's talk about yours.

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