Quantity Surveyor

Leighs Construction; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Leighs Construction, a New Zealand–owned company with 30+ years in the industry, seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team on a major PPP infrastructure project. The role starts office-based in Christchurch and moves to Templeton on site later this year.

You will manage project financial performance, procurement and variations, build strong stakeholder relationships and support tender submissions. NZ residency or valid work visa required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ relevant industry experience in quantity surveying.
• Experience working on large-scale commercial construction projects.
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding.
• Experience in subcontractor procurement, commercial administration, variations and cost management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the wider commercial and project teams to manage project financial performance, cash flow and construction project changes.
• Managing subcontract packages, including procurement, commercial administration, progress claims, variations and final accounts.
• Assisting with the preparation, review and finalisation of tender and procurement submissions.
• Building and maintaining professional relationships with clients, subcontractors, consultants and key project stakeholders.
• Supporting the management of project margins and maintaining positive cash flow.
• Managing and assessing variations and changes, ensuring commercial and contractual requirements are appropriately documented.
• Producing accurate supporting documentation, forecasting and reporting on project financial performance.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities and working with the project team to manage these throughout delivery.

Education

Professional Quantity Surveying qualification

Job description

Leighs Construction is a New Zealand-owned and operated company that has been providing high-quality outcomes for our clients, people, and communities for over 30 years. With an inclusive company culture and an iconic project portfolio throughout New Zealand, the wider Pacific, and Antarctica, we are proud to deliver innovative, safe structures that leave a lasting legacy.

We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our high-performing commercial team working on one of New Zealand’s most significant and technically demanding construction projects currently in delivery.

About the project

The wider programme is being delivered under a Public Private Partnership (PPP, bringing together leading construction, engineering, and service delivery organisations to deliver infrastructure that will serve New Zealand for generations.

Initially office-based in Christchurch, the role will transition to a site-based position in Templeton from the final quarter of this year as the project moves further into its delivery phase.

The facility is a landmark piece of national infrastructure, designed for continuous 24/7 operation and incorporating highly controlled environments, complex and integrated building systems, and stringent long-term asset performance requirements.

For a Quantity Surveyor, this is an opportunity to work within a large, complex commercial environment and contribute to a project that will provide valuable experience across procurement, subcontractor management, change management, cost control and project financial performance.

As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:

• Working closely with the wider commercial and project teams to manage project financial performance, cash flow and construction project changes.
• Managing subcontract packages, including procurement, commercial administration, progress claims, variations and final accounts.
• Assisting with the preparation, review and finalisation of tender and procurement submissions.
• Building and maintaining professional and reciprocal relationships with clients, subcontractors, consultants and key project stakeholders.
• Supporting the management of project margins and maintaining positive cash flow.
• Managing and assessing variations and changes, ensuring commercial and contractual requirements are appropriately documented.
• Producing accurate supporting documentation, forecasting and reporting on project financial performance.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities and working collaboratively with the project team to manage these throughout delivery.

About you

You will be a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor who enjoys working as part of a collaborative project team. You will bring strong attention to detail, sound judgement and the ability to build effective relationships across a complex project environment.

You will be proactive, organised and comfortable taking ownership of your work while contributing to the wider commercial performance of the project.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• Minimum 5+ years’ relevant industry experience in quantity surveying.
• A recognised and relevant professional Quantity Surveying qualification.
• Experience working on large-scale commercial construction projects.
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding.
• Experience in subcontractor procurement, commercial administration, variations and cost management.
• Proven problem-solving ability and sound decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with a broad range of project stakeholders.

What we offer

Joining Leighs means being part of a stable, privately owned business that is passionate about growth and our people.

We are committed to your development and wellbeing, ensuring you Work Safe, Home Safe, and Thrive at Leighs. You’ll work alongside a passionate, proud and dedicated team focused on making construction a better and more enjoyable place to work.

This is also an opportunity to build your commercial experience on a major, technically complex infrastructure project and be part of a team delivering a project that will shape New Zealand’s future.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have New Zealand residency or hold a valid New Zealand work visa. All employees must complete a pre-employment medical check, including drug and alcohol testing, and undergo a criminal history check with the Ministry of Justice.

Please note, Leighs is conducting a comprehensive recruitment process for this position, and we are not considering agency referrals at this time.