Quantity Surveyor

Randstad; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Contracts Administrator to provide hands-on commercial support to the Commercial Manager on a temporary basis in Christchurch, New Zealand. You will hit the ground running on active construction projects and assist with core commercial tasks such as tendering, cost management, and monthly drawdowns.

The ideal candidate has QS or contracts administration experience in commercial/industrial construction and is comfortable with systems like

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Quantity Surveying or Contracts Administration in commercial/industrial construction.
• Familiarity with commercial construction processes, trade packages, and managing subcontractor agreements.
• Tech-savvy (experience with systems like Procore or CostX is a bonus, but strong general proficiency works).
• Good clear communication skills and a practical, problem‑solving mindset.
• Availability to start immediately.

Responsibilities

• Tendering & Procurement: Help request, evaluate, and compare subcontractor quotes and draft basic subcontract agreements.
• Cost & Variation Management: Review and assess subcontractor variations and assist with monthly payment claims.
• Financial Tracking: Support the team with basic project cost tracking, monthly drawdowns, and job close-outs.
• Commercial Support: Assist the Commercial Manager and Project Managers with general day-to-day contract and financial administration.

Skills

QS/Contracts background

Education

Vocational/Professional Qualification

Tools

Procore

CostX

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Contracts Administrator to jump straight in and provide hands‑on commercial support to our Commercial Manager on a temporary basis.

Because this is a short-term contract, we are not looking for someone who checks every single box—just a solid practitioner with relevant QS experience who can hit the ground running and keep things moving smoothly.

What You’ll Be Doing (High-Level Overview)

Working alongside the Commercial Manager, you will assist with the core commercial tasks across active construction projects:

• Tendering & Procurement: Help request, evaluate, and compare subcontractor quotes and draft basic subcontract agreements.

• Cost & Variation Management: Review and assess subcontractor variations and assist with monthly payment claims.

• Financial Tracking: Support the team with basic project cost tracking, monthly drawdowns, and job close‑outs.

• Commercial Support: Assist the Commercial Manager and Project Managers with general day‑to‑day contract and financial administration.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in Quantity Surveying or Contracts Administration in commercial/industrial construction.

• Familiarity with commercial construction processes, trade packages, and managing subcontractor agreements.

• Tech‑savvy (experience with systems like Procore or CostX is a bonus, but strong general proficiency works).

• Good clear communication skills and a practical, problem‑solving mindset.

• Availability to start immediately.

Why Apply?

• Immediate Start: Get straight to work on a 2 to 4‑month assignment - potentially longer

• Streamlined Scope: Focus on key operational QS support without taking on full permanent management overhead.

• Great Team: Collaborative environment with direct support from senior leadership.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

skills

QS Support, Contracts Administrator, Quantity Surveyor.

education

Vocational/Professional Qualification