Quantity Surveyor - Hawkes Bay

Hawkins; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawkins is seeking a junior Quantity Surveyor to support the financial management of mid to large commercial projects in Hawke’s Bay. Reporting to a Project Manager, you will help set budgets, monitor costs, review cost to complete, and manage progress claims and variations with accuracy and integrity.

This role emphasizes teamwork, strong numerical literacy, and knowledge of NZ contract law. A driver’s license and willingness to travel to multiple sites are required.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience on mid to large commercial construction projects.
• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying or similar qualification.
• Excellent teamwork and people skills; able to work with clients, consultants and senior management.
• Excellent NZ contract law knowledge.
• Experience with Jobpac or similar financial control package desirable.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Financial management of projects, setting and monitoring budgets.
• Review cost to complete, programming review and progress claims.
• Prepare financial reporting and manage project financial systems.

Skills

Teamwork

Client communication

NZ contract law

Financial literacy

Education

Quantity Surveying degree or diploma

Tools

Jobpac

Excel

Job description

At the top of your game and looking to build your career with a commercial constructor at the top of theirs? It's time to apply at Hawkins.

We are New Zealand's leading construction company, delivering some of the country's most iconic and complex projects. From airport terminals to office towers, university buildings to healthcare facilities, Hawkins is at the forefront of commercial construction.

About The Role

We have an opportunity in the Hawkes Bay for a junior Quantity Surveyor to join us.

Reporting to one of our Project Managers you will be responsible for the financial management of projects, setting and monitoring budgets, reviewing cost to complete, programming review, progress claims and variations, and financial reporting and systems.

You will be a key member of our team and get to work with some of New Zealand's most knowledgeable construction professionals.

To Be Considered For This Role You Will Have

• A minimum of 2 years' experience working on mid to large commercial construction projects
• A Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying or similar relevant qualification
• Great teamwork and people skills. You'll be comfortable working with a wide range of people including clients, consultants and senior management.
• Excellent NZ contract law knowledge.
• Excellent financial literacy and exposure to Jobpac or a similar financial control package would be highly desirable.
• Advanced computer literacy; particularly in Excel.

Why Hawkins

Hawkins is seen as an industry leader in the delivery of construction projects. Being part of a team that successfully delivers complex and challenging projects will give you the chance to further build your career. You can also expect generous employee benefits, training and development pathways, and a culture of innovation and collaboration.

We invite you to be part of the Hawkins team - focused on working alongside our customers to build better communities.

A key component of this position involves driving to a variety of locations. A full New Zealand driver's license is a prerequisite and will be checked as part of your pre-employment assessment. The successful applicant will also be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and medical.

For further information about Hawkins, please follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HawkinsNZ, www.linkedin.com/company/hawkins-group or view our website www.hawkins.co.nz