Quantity Surveyor

AWF Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AWF Limited in Auckland seeks a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor for a site-focused role, providing cost assurance, commercial oversight, and financial analysis across large-scale construction and infrastructure projects.

You will work on-site with contractors, reviewing costs, validating claims, and ensuring alignment with contracts and budgets, while collaborating with project teams and senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification (Degree, Diploma, NZIQS, MRICS/FRICS/ARICS or equivalent).
• 2–5 years' experience within construction, infrastructure, utilities, or large project environments.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of quantity surveying principles.
• Experience reviewing project costs, contracts, contractor claims, and project financials.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to confidently engage with contractors and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review contractor financial information, cost systems, and charging methodologies.
• Verify contractor costs, margins, overhead allocations, unit rates, and subcontractor charges.
• Assess whether completed works align with invoiced amounts and contractual requirements.
• Review project costing systems and validating project invoicing.
• Monitor project delivery performance against agreed milestones and deliverables.
• Evaluate variation, contingency, and risk-related claims to ensure they are justified and accurate.
• Prepare reports and provide commercial insights to key stakeholders.
• Work closely with contractors, consultants, and project teams to support commercial decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Contractor engagement

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Quantity surveying qualification (Degree/Diploma/NZIQS/MRICS/FRICS/ARICS)

Tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

Looking to take ownership of project costs on major infrastructure projects? We're seeking a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor to join our team in a site-focused role, providing cost assurance, commercial oversight, and financial analysis across large-scale construction and infrastructure projects.

The Role:

You'll spend the majority of your time working alongside contractors on-site, reviewing project costs, financial systems, and commercial performance. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys analysing financial information, validating contractor claims, and ensuring projects are delivered in line with contractual obligations and budget expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviewing contractor financial information, cost systems, and charging methodologies
• Verifying contractor costs, margins, overhead allocations, unit rates, and subcontractor charges
• Assessing whether completed works align with invoiced amounts and contractual requirements
• Reviewing project costing systems and validating project invoicing
• Monitoring project delivery performance against agreed milestones and deliverables
• Evaluating variation, contingency, and risk-related claims to ensure they are justified and accurate
• Preparing reports and providing commercial insights to key stakeholders
• Working closely with contractors, consultants, and project teams to support commercial decision-making

Essentials:

• Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification (Degree, Diploma, NZIQS, MRICS, FRICS, ARICS, or equivalent)
• 2-5 years' experience within construction, infrastructure, utilities, or large project environments
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of quantity surveying principles
• Experience reviewing project costs, contracts, contractor claims, and project financials
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills
• Ability to confidently engage with contractors and senior stakeholders

Nice to Have:

• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure or utilities projects
• Experience in cost assurance, auditing, or commercial reviews
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis capabilities
• Experience working in contractor or consultancy environments
• Knowledge of project controls and cost management systems

What's in it for You?

• Opportunity to work on significant infrastructure projects
• Mix of site-based and office-based work
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and major contractors
• Strong career development opportunities
• Collaborative and professional working environment
• Competitive salary package and long-term career opportunities