Quantity Surveyor

Construction & Technical Recruitment; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Construction & Technical Recruitment in Wellington is seeking an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join the Lower North Island team. You will work across commercial, industrial, education, healthcare and infrastructure projects, gaining exposure to the full project lifecycle and developing commercial and technical expertise.

You’ll work with senior team members, clients and contractors, taking ownership of your own projects while continually learning from experienced professionals within a

Qualifications

• 3-7 years’ Quantity Surveying experience.
• Consultancy or contractor-side experience.
• A Quantity Surveying qualification.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A positive attitude and a genuine desire to continue learning and developing.
• The confidence to take ownership while enjoying being part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing cost plans and feasibility estimates.
• Assisting with tendering and procurement.
• Contract administration and commercial management.
• Cost reporting and financial forecasting.
• Assessing variations and progress claims.
• Attending client and project meetings.
• Working alongside contractors, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Supporting the successful delivery of projects across the Lower North Island.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost estimation

Tendering

Contract administration

Financial forecasting

Education

Quantity surveying qualification

Job description

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Construction & Technical Recruitment – Wellington, North Island

$120,000 - $145,000 a year

19h ago , from Construction and Technical Recruitment

Ready to take the next step in your Quantity Surveying career?

If you've built a solid foundation in Quantity Surveying and you're looking for more responsibility, greater project exposure and the opportunity to work alongside an experienced team, this could be exactly what you're looking for. An established and well-respected construction consultancy is continuing to grow and is looking to appoint an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join its Lower North Island team.

Working across a broad range of commercial, industrial, education, healthcare and infrastructure projects, you'll gain exposure to every stage of the project lifecycle while developing your commercial and technical expertise.

The Opportunity

This is far more than a traditional Quantity Surveying role. You'll work closely with senior team members, clients and contractors, taking ownership of your own projects while continuing to learn from some of the industry's most experienced professionals.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing cost plans and feasibility estimates
• Assisting with tendering and procurement
• Contract administration and commercial management
• Cost reporting and financial forecasting
• Assessing variations and progress claims
• Attending client and project meetings
• Working alongside contractors, consultants and project stakeholders
• Supporting the successful delivery of projects across the Lower North Island

About You

We’re looking for someone who has:

• 3-7 years’ Quantity Surveying experience
• Consultancy or contractor-side experience
• A Quantity Surveying qualification
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A positive attitude and a genuine desire to continue learning and developing
• The confidence to take ownership while enjoying being part of a collaborative team

Why You'll Want This Role

• Diverse and interesting projects across multiple sectors
• Genuine career progression with ongoing mentoring and support
• Plenty of client exposure and responsibility
• Supportive team culture where your contribution is valued
• Opportunity to broaden your experience rather than becoming pigeonholed
• Competitive salary and excellent long-term career prospects

Nick Gillingham

Principal Consultant

Construction & Technical Recruitment

021 597 270

*******@ctrecruitment.co.nz

Additional information

• Solid New Zealand Consultancy
• Varied and interesting projects and job security
• Great packages - $120,000 - $145,000 (Pending Exp) +bens +bonus