Intermediate Quantity Surveyor

JobSpace; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment is seeking an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor in Queenstown, NZ, to take commercial ownership of projects under the guidance of a Senior QS. You will manage budgets, procurement, claims, and reporting while collaborating with site teams and clients to deliver successful outcomes.

The role offers growth within a strong pipeline of commercial work and requires 4–5 years of QS experience, with NZ construction exposure and a relevant QS qualification.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of QS experience required.
• Experience with NZ commercial construction preferred.
• Relevant QS degree or qualification required.
• Strong procurement and variation management skills.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Managing project budgets, cost control, and financial forecasting
• Procuring and managing subcontractor packages
• Assessing progress claims and manage variations
• Providing accurate commercial reporting through the project life-cycle
• Working closely with site teams, subcontractors, clients and consultants

Skills

Quantity Surveying experience

Communication skills

Procurement understanding

Cost management

Stakeholder management

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification

Job description

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- Queenstown-Lakes District, South Island

Step into greater project ownership with Senior QS support and a solid, varied pipeline of work across Queenstown.

Looking for the opportunity to take ownership of your own projects, without losing the supporting of an experienced commercial team?

A well-established commercial contractor is looking for an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join its Queenstown team. With a strong and varied pipeline of work across the region, this is a great opportunity for a QS ready to take the next step in their career and build autonomy across project delivery.

The Role
Working alongside an experienced Senior QS, you'll take commercial responsibility for your own projects from procurement through to final handover.

You'll be responsible for:

• Managing project budgets, cost control, and financial forecasting
• Procuring and managing subcontractor packages
• Assessing progress claims and manage variations
• Providing accurate commercial reporting through the project life-cycle
• Working closesly with site teams, subcontractors, clients and consultants

You won't be expected to operate without support. You'll have oversight from a Senior QS while being given the opportunity to make decisions, manage your own workload and develp your commercial capability.

About You

You'll ideally have:

• 4-5 year's Quantity Surveying experience
• Experience working within NZ commercial construction
• A relevant Quantity Surveying qualification
• A good understanding of procurement, cost management, claims and variations
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with internal and external stakeholders

If you're a QS with some solid years under your belt and are ready to take the next step with a company who has a strong pipeline of commercial work we'd love to hear from you.

Applicants must have a valid work visa, permanent residency or NZ citizenship to be considered. Applications will be processed as they are received, and all applicants will be contacted in due course.

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