Quantity Surveyor - Civil Projects

Roading and Building Recruitment; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone

Laptop

Tools of trade provided

Job summary

RB Recruitment – Christchurch, South Island is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join a civil construction team specializing in drainage, earthworks, and essential infrastructure. You will juggle multiple projects and contribute to the success of key civil works with a forward-thinking, collaborative approach.

The role is full-time and permanent, offering a mix of office-based work and on-site visits, a competitive salary, opportunities for upskilling, and a supportive environment that invests in

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil construction Quantity Surveying.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A collaborative, flexible, and positive attitude.
• Familiarity with relevant costing and project management tools.
• The right to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate project estimations and budgets.
• Managing procurement, contracts, and financial tracking.
• Collaborating with teams to ensure projects stay on track.
• Solving problems on the fly and providing expert advice.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Civil construction

Budget management

Procurement

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

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Roading and Building Recruitment – Christchurch, South Island

THE GIG:

This is your chance to join a team who know how to work hard, innovate, and deliver. Our client operates in the civil space, specialising in drainage, earthworks, and other essential infrastructure. With a strong reputation for excellence and a forward-thinking approach, they value adaptability, precision, and teamwork.

As a Quantity Surveyor, in this role you’ll juggle multiple exciting projects, contribute to the success of key civil works, and have the satisfaction of seeing your efforts make a difference.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing accurate project estimations and budgets
• Managing procurement, contracts, and financial tracking
• Collaborating with teams to ensure projects stay on track
• Solving problems on the fly and providing expert advice

This role is full-time and permanent, offering a mix of office-based work and on-site visits.

THE GOODS:

• Full time, permanent role
• Competitive salary to reflect your skills and expertise
• Opportunities for upskilling and professional growth
• Work on a variety of projects that keep things fresh and challenging
• Be part of a company that invests in its people and processes
• Phone, laptop and tools of trade provided

YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IF

You tick these boxes:

• Proven experience in civil construction Quantity Surveying
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• A collaborative, flexible, and positive attitude
• Familiarity with relevant costing and project management tools
• A knack for solving challenges and adapting on the fly
• The right to work in New Zealand

ABOUT US:

We are RB Recruitment, experts in civil and construction recruitment. With real-world experience, we understand the demands of the job and are passionate about connecting great people with great employers.