Our Team
QS Services Team
Paul Gurr
Paul Gurr
- Bachelor of Construction Management
- BConstMgt Certified Quantity Surveyor
Paul commenced with QS Services in May 2023 following 15 years Senior Cost Management and Managing Contractor role in Quantity Surveying in a highly regarded Northern Territory Construction Company.
Paul’s role is that of the Leadership of a long established Quantity Surveying consultancy in Darwin.
Paul has an extensive up to date construction costs knowledge which is appropriate to both time and a wide array of construction types in Darwin and across the whole of Northern Australia. Paul has a unique hands on ability to perform a range of tasks across the business, whilst ensuring that client’s needs are met, every time, and being able to do so with complicit actions which are professional and considerate.
Allan Fensom
Allan Fensom
- Diploma of Building Design and Drafting
- Diploma of Building
Considerable experience with over 37 years in the construction industry working on projects throughout Australia. Long term resident of the Northern Territory conversant with both suburban and remote areas rates and conditions.
Measurement of building and civil projects for the preparation of Bills of Quantities, cost plans, schedule of rates, taxation depreciations and insurance replacement assessments. Gained experience in a broad range of quantity surveying tasks on a large variety of projects and has been involved in the preparation of all Bills of Quantities commissions produced by our office since commencing in 1997.
Tim Crossley
Tim Crossley
- BSc Quantity Surveying Degree
- Diploma in Arbitration
Tim commenced with QS Services in October 2015 following 6 years Cost Management and Quantity Surveying experience in Darwin with a previous 18 years overseas, based initially in Southern Africa, then Hong Kong, and UK (London, Folkestone, and Kings Hill), before migrating to Australia.
Tim is adept at leading the Estimator function during the Planning and Delivery Phase of projects. Tim’s experience include preparation of estimates for new and refurbishment projects, preparation of bank funding reports and certification of progress claim draw downs, and assessment of disputed costs between contracted parties. Tim undertakes all tasks required in a methodical and professional manner.
Frank Valentine
Frank Valentine
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Technical Member of the Fiji Institute of Quantity Surveyor
Frank commenced with QS Services in June 2023 following 13 years’ experience in all areas of Quantity Surveying including cost planning / estimating, measurement and contract administration in both Engineering and Estimating and Construction roles in Privately owned Companies in Fiji. Frank has adapted to Australian conditions and has established himself in Darwin in the role of Project Quantity Surveyor and serves as Lead Quantity Surveyor as required.
Frank is adept at all Quantity Surveying core skills including but not limited to preparation of tender documentation including Material Take Off’s / Bills of Quantities and Site based measurement and assessment of works complete.
Hsiu-Chu Lee
Hsiu-Chu Lee
- Master of Construction Management
- Bachelor of Architecture
Hsiu-chu commenced with QS Services in September 2022 as a Graduate Quantity Surveyor and has obtained full accreditation in 2024. Working in the Australian construction industry after her graduation from Deakin University in 2021. Hsiu-chu has 2 years’ BIM coordination and contract administration experience of high-rise office and residential buildings based in Taiwan.
Hsiu-chu’s role is to prepare tender estimates, produce Bills of Quantities, contract administration and measurement from initial stage to final account stage for new and refurbishment projects.
Justin Crossley
Justin Crossley
Justin commenced employment with QS Services in October 2022 as a Junior Quantity Surveyor.
Justin’s role is to prepare estimates for new and refurbishment projects, preparation and completion of tender estimates, measurement of quantities for new and refurbishment projects, assisting with producing Bills of Quantities, and preparation of bank reports including initial construction and progress claim reports, whilst under the supervision of our Senior Quantity Surveyors.
Peter Farmer
Peter Farmer
Considerable knowledge gained with over 40 years’ Australian and International experience, including several years as a self-employed Consultant Quantity Surveyor, experience in the construction industry working in positions as a Project Manager, Client’s Representative, Director and Country Representative of a Quantity Surveying practice and Senior Consultant on projects within Australia, Hanoi and Republic of Georgia.
Seven years work experience in Darwin on defence projects and other major projects which provides Peter with a full understanding of the Northern Territory construction industry.
Peter Baxter
Peter Baxter
Peter commenced with QS Services in June 2011 as a Technician specifically engaged for his intimate knowledge of Darwin and the NT with a focus on property matters including inspections for Taxation Depreciation Schedules, Insurance Reinstatement Estimates, Sinking Fund Forecasts and Condition Reports.
Peter’s experience with QS Services include working independently assessing building condition and collecting and recording data, along with gaining access to properties for building inspections including liaising with building owner and tenants and local authorities and undertaking inspections and assisting with Taxation Depreciation Schedules and Insurance Valuation and Sinking Fund Assessments.
Patrina Baxter
Patrina Baxter
Patrina commenced with QS Services in 2002 and has developed an integral responsibility for overseeing general administrative functions, any events or activities for the office and co-ordination and procurement of supplies and maintenance that facilitate the smooth running of the business.
Patrina creates and maintains a pleasant work environment, ensuring high levels of organizational effectiveness, communication, key-record keeping including the handling of sensitive documentation coordination is adhered to between all Departments with support and assistance to Directors, Finance and all Staff.
Avindu Fernando
Avindu Fernando
- Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying with Honors (2nd Class) (RICS Accredited)
- Higher National Diploma in Quantity Surveying
Avindu commenced with QS Services in January 2025 in the role of Quantity Surveyor. Avindu has 8 years experience gained from his previous employment in Sri Lanka where his role encompassed various capacities of Value Management Services, Tendering, Estimating and Contract Administration.
Avindu’s role is to prepare estimates and cost plans throughout the progressive design phases, produce Bills of Quantities, preparation of financial reports and forecasts, identifying any potential cost overruns or savings, Variation assessments and Taking off materials measure and On-site inspections and measurement.