Quantity Surveyor

Fletcher Building Limited; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brian Perry Civil is seeking a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to lead cost control, forecasting and financial reporting on a major Wellington Port civil project. You will manage subcontractor packages, procurement, payments and final accounts within a live operational environment.

Applicants should hold a tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management and bring 5+ years of contractor-side QS experience in civil projects, with strong communication and negotiation

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related discipline.
• 5+ years' contractor-side Quantity Surveying experience in civil, infrastructure or major construction projects.
• Proven cost control, forecasting and commercial reporting abilities.
• Experience managing subcontractor packages, including procurement, payments, claims and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Lead project cost control and forecasting activities.
• Prepare and maintain accurate cost reports and cashflow forecasts.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, administration, claims and final accounts.
• Administer contractual obligations and support contract compliance.
• Assess, negotiate and manage variations and commercial risks.
• Monitor project performance against budgets and identify opportunities to improve commercial outcomes.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Budgeting

Commercial reporting

Subcontractor management

Contract administration

Variations & risk

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Job description

Careers Made Possible at Brian Perry Civil

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join a team that thrives on collaboration and bold thinking, delivering complex civil projects that shape communities and protect environments. Here, your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work leaves a lasting impact.

About the Role

Join the team delivering the Cook Strait Interislander Ferries – Wellington Port project, a complex marine and port construction package within a live operational environment.

This role is focused on commercial project delivery, with accountability for cost control, forecasting, subcontractor management and contract administration. Working closely with project delivery teams, you'll provide commercial oversight and help drive strong project outcomes.

• Lead project cost control and forecasting activities.
• Prepare and maintain accurate cost reports and cashflow forecasts.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, administration, claims and final accounts.
• Administer contractual obligations and support contract compliance.
• Assess, negotiate and manage variations and commercial risks.
• Monitor project performance against budgets and identify opportunities to improve commercial outcomes.

What You’ll Bring

• Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' contractor-side Quantity Surveying experience within civil, infrastructure or major construction projects.
• Strong capability in cost control, forecasting, budgeting and commercial reporting.
• Proven experience managing subcontractor packages, including procurement, payments, claims and final accounts.
• Sound contract administration skills, with experience managing contractual notices, variations and commercial risk.
• Ability to work closely with delivery teams and influence commercial outcomes in a live construction environment.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

About Us

Brian Perry Civil are specialists in ground engineering and civil construction, delivering some of the most complex and technically challenging projects. From foundations and marine works to three waters infrastructure, our work goes beyond construction - we’re shaping communities, protecting environments, and building a legacy of innovation. We thrive on bold thinking, collaboration, and a commitment to safety and sustainability.

As part of VINCI Construction, a global leader in construction, we are guided by our vision – Build Better Together. We draw on the strength of an international network of more than 1,300 business units operating in over 100 countries, combining global expertise with the local decision making and relationships that enable successful delivery in New Zealand.

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.