Lead Quantity Surveyor: Major Commercial Projects

Canstaff; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Laptop provided

Phone provided

Career development

Work-life balance

Social events

Supportive team

Exciting projects

EAP access

Job summary

Canstaff in Christchurch seeks an experienced and passionate Quantity Surveyor to join our team on high-value commercial projects. You will be hands-on with cost management, budgets and financial controls, ensuring projects stay on time and on budget with clear communication.

Your duties include managing project costs, preparing budgets, forecasting and reporting, procuring subtrade packages and tenders, handling variations and progress claims, and maintaining strong relationships with

Qualifications

• Proven experience on large-scale commercial projects in New Zealand.
• A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Solid experience managing costs across the project lifecycle.
• Excellent communication skills – both with your team and trade partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs and financial controls.
• Prepare and maintain internal budgets.
• Forecast and provide financial reporting.
• Procure and manage subtrade packages and tenders.
• Assess progress claims and handle variations.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Project Team to address challenges.

Skills

Commercial project experience

Cost management

Stakeholder communication

Tender management

Contract administration

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification

Job description

Canstaff in Christchurch seeks an experienced and passionate Quantity Surveyor to join our team on high-value commercial projects. You will be hands-on with cost management, budgets and financial controls, ensuring projects stay on time and on budget with clear communication.

Your duties include managing project costs, preparing budgets, forecasting and reporting, procuring subtrade packages and tenders, handling variations and progress claims, and maintaining strong relationships with