Christchurch, New Zealand

Your new company

Join a business that firmly believe that a strong company culture is critical to ensuring a consistency to the way in which they approach and deliver their daily work.  Established on a national basis, this family owned is see as a market leader in the building construction industry, providing creative solutions in their clientele is second nature for them as their experience and level of professionalism from the top down has led to a greater control over the quality, cost and delivery of projects.

Your new role

As a Quantity Surveyor you will be working with a stable and supportive commercial team, working closely with the project teams, subcontractors and key stakeholders.

This is an end-to-end Quantity Surveying role, which will see you working independently and running your own jobs, with the support of the team.

Responsibilities include:
  • Contract documents, budgets, estimates, and subcontractor quotations
  • Procurement of subcontractors and agreements
  • Assess payment claims and variations
  • Measure, estimate, and value variation claims
  • Establish rates from first principles
  • Compile and submission of variation claims
  • Monthly cost reporting and accurate cost forecasting
Having a strong commercial acumen, experience with contractual negotiations with subcontractor packages and the ability to maintain relationships with key stakeholders are vital.

What you need to succeed

  • Degree qualified in Construction Management/Quantity Surveyor or equivalent
  • A working knowledge of NZ Building Code and NZ Standards (including NZ3604:2011, 3910, 3915)
  • A proven track record of 5 years QS experience
  • Experience working on commercial construction projects
  • Knowledge of the NZ construction market and subcontractors
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What you'll get in return

This business is a values based, family friendly company that aim for their staff to have a good work life balance. You will be joining a business that that operates in a professional working environment with a positive and passionate attitude about the projects they deliver.  A completive salary is on offer, along with heath insurance and ongoing personal development opportunities.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive market salary on offer.