Quantity Surveyor

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

Build your future with us - Join a team that values precision, people and progress.

Our client is on the lookout for an experienced and passionate Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Christchurch. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-value commercial projects, alongside a committed and supportive Project Manager.

You will be hands on with cost management and play a vital role in keeping projects on task – on budget, on time and with clear communication across the board.

Your main duties will include:

• Managing project costs and financial controls
• Preparing and maintaining internal budgets
• Forecasting and financial reporting
• Procuring and managing subtrade packages and tenders
• Assessing progress claims and handling variations
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Working closely with the Project Team to tackle challenges and spot opportunities

About You:

You are someone who thrives on seeing a project through from start to finish. You communicate clearly, understand the ins and outs of construction and know the importance of good team work.

You will bring:

• 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

Our client enjoys celebrating our success and believe it is important we do so. Their team, and our projects are a testament to the hard work and commitment over this time.

Their goal is to inspire people more than to manage them. They trust their teams to do what they think is best for the company, giving them lots of freedom to make the best decisions for the company at that time.

Through innovation, quality, client satisfaction and sustainability, we strive to be a national leader in our industry, we believe our team is the heart and soul of us achieving this!

If you want to be a part of this journey, then this role is for you.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance + laptop + phone
• Ongoing career development and training support
• Strong work/life balance and regular social events (social club)
• Work with a supportive and high performing team
• Exciting projects happening now and, on the horizon
• Free access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Services

If you want to be part of something amazing and tick all the boxes, we would love to hear from you.