Quantity Surveyor

Leisurecom Homes; Cambridge; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Leisurecom Homes is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor/Estimator to join our Cambridge-based team and manage project costs from concept through to completion for modular/transportable residential builds across the North Island. You will prepare feasibility estimates, contract pricing aligned with build specifications, and oversee variation management throughout the construction process.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years’ quantity surveying or estimating experience in NZ residential

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ quantity surveying or estimating experience in New Zealand residential construction
• NZIQS membership is an advantage
• Ability to estimate quickly and accurately from concept-level drawings

Responsibilities

• Prepare costings alongside Sales Team from concept to detailed design
• Complete accurate take-offs across all trades for residential and commercial projects
• Maintain and improve Excel pricing templates and supplier rates
• Provide cost advice to clients and the design team
• Support procurement of materials and stock inventory management
• Price, document and track all variations and secure approval before scheduling
• Track actual costs against estimates to maintain margins

Skills

Quantity surveying

Estimating

Cost control

Education

Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Leisurecom Homes is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor/Estimator to join their team and help deliver Modular/Transportable residential build solutions and turn key options across the North Island. As the Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing project costs from concept through to completion. Your role will include preparing feasibility estimates, contract pricing aligned with build specifications, and working closely with our Sales Team to develop accurate and competitive proposals. You will also oversee variation management throughout the construction process.

Key responsibilities

Prepare costings alongside the Sales Team from concept through to detailed design

Complete accurate take-offs across all trades for residential and commercial projects

Maintain and continuously improve Excel Pricing, templates and supplier rates

Provide cost advice to clients and the design team

Support direct procurement of materials and Stock inventory management

Recommend preferred suppliers and lock in pricing ahead of construction to protect margins

Price, document and track all variations ensuring approval before scheduling

Track actual costs against estimates and ensure they are inline with expected margins

About you

3+ years' quantity surveying or estimating experience in New Zealand residential construction - design-build, group housing or Transportable exp preferred

Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying (NZIQS membership an advantage)

Proven ability to estimate quickly and accurately from concept-level drawings, not just full documentation

Working knowledge of NZS 3910 / NZCB and residential building contracts, and the Construction Contracts Act 2002

Established relationships with NZ subcontractors and suppliers an advantage

Commercially sharp with genuine attention to detail

Fast and pragmatic; comfortable with the pace and ambiguity of a growing business

A great communicator and team player working to keep relationships strong

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly, motivated, Cambridge-based team.