Dynamic Quantity Surveyor – Queenstown Projects

Inhouse Recruitment; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brownie Construction is seeking an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor for Queenstown with proven New Zealand construction experience. You will work with project and site teams to manage commercial performance from construction through to completion on both commercial and residential builds.

The role involves managing variations, cost reporting, subcontractor claims and procurement, with a focus on accurate forecasting and strong cost control.

Qualifications

• Proven NZ construction experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Experience across commercial and/or residential construction projects.
• Strong understanding of contracts and cost control processes.
• Confidently manage variations, claims and cost reporting.
• Attention to detail and organized project approach.

Responsibilities

• Managing variations and tracking project cost movements.
• Preparing progress claims and monthly cost reports.
• Reviewing subcontractor claims and preparing payment schedules.
• Assisting with subcontractor procurement and package coordination.
• Supporting forecasting and wider commercial reporting.
• Monitoring scope changes and cost implications.
• Working with NZ construction contracts (NZS 3910/3916/3917).

Skills

Quantity Surveying experience

Cost reporting

Variations management

Excel

NZ construction market

Tools

Excel

Job description

Brownie Construction is seeking an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor for Queenstown with proven New Zealand construction experience. You will work with project and site teams to manage commercial performance from construction through to completion on both commercial and residential builds.

The role involves managing variations, cost reporting, subcontractor claims and procurement, with a focus on accurate forecasting and strong cost control.