Intermediate Quantity Surveyor – Queenstown

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

Job summary

Brownie Construction is seeking an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join its Queenstown team, working across commercial and residential projects from construction through to handover. You will manage variations, cost reporting, subcontractor claims and day-to-day commercial needs on active sites.

You’ll collaborate with project and site teams, monitor cost movements, assist with procurement, and apply NZ contracts (NZS 3910/3916/3917).

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in NZ construction.
• Experience on commercial and/or residential projects.
• Solid understanding of NZ contracts and cost control.
• Confident with variations, claims and cost reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and organised workflow.
• Excellent Excel and data handling skills.
• Ability to work with site teams, subcontractors and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Manage variations and track project cost movements.
• Prepare progress claims and monthly cost reports.
• Review subcontractor claims and prepare payment schedules.
• Assist with subcontractor procurement and package coordination.
• Support forecasting and broader commercial reporting.
• Monitor scope changes and cost implications.
• Work with NZ contracts (NZS 3910/3916/3917).

Skills

NZ construction experience

Cost reporting

Variations management

Excel

Subcontractor management

Tools

Excel

Cost reporting tools

Job description

Intermediate Quantity Surveyor – Queenstown

Inhouse Recruitment – Auckland, North Island

Brownie Construction has a strong pipeline of commercial and residential projects across the Queenstown region and is continuing to grow its commercial team.

They are now seeking an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor with proven New Zealand construction experience to work across projects currently underway and those coming through the pipeline.

This role will suit a QS who is confident managing variations, cost reporting, subcontractor claims and the day-to-day commercial requirements of active construction projects.

The role

You’ll work alongside project and site teams to help manage the commercial performance of both commercial and residential builds from construction through to completion.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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 reportingMonitoring scope changes and identifying cost implications
• Working with NZ construction contracts, including NZS 3910, 3916 and 3917

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the New Zealand construction market
• Experience across commercial and/or residential construction projects
• Good understanding of construction contracts and cost control processes
• Confidence managing variations, claims and project cost reporting
• Strong attention to detail and an organised approach to project work
• Solid Excel capability and confidence working with commercial data
• Ability to build strong working relationships with site teams, subcontractors and consultants

What’s on offer

This is a long-term opportunity with a well-established Queenstown construction business offering stability, a strong forward workload and genuine variety across its project portfolio.

The role offers a salary of $100,000 – $120,000, depending on experience, alongside the opportunity to work closely with experienced construction and commercial leaders while continuing to develop your capability as a Quantity Surveyor.