Quantity Surveyor - Manawatu

Hawkins; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawkins in New Zealand is seeking a junior Quantity Surveyor for the Manawatū region. Reporting to a Project Manager, you will assist with financial management of commercial construction projects, help set budgets, monitor cost-to-complete, and prepare progress claims and variations.

You will work with experienced professionals on iconic NZ projects and develop skills in financial reporting and cost control.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years' experience working on mid to large commercial construction projects.
• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying or similar relevant qualification.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Work with Project Managers and senior management to ensure accurate financial reporting and cost control.
• Assist in forecasting and cost control activities across projects.

Skills

Teamwork

NZ contract law knowledge

Financial literacy

Stakeholder communication

Project coordination

Education

Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying or similar relevant qualification

Tools

Jobpac

Excel

Financial control package

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 Manawatu 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