Senior/Intermediate Quantity Surveyor – Civil Infrastructure

Construction & Technical Recruitment; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction & Technical Recruitment in Queenstown, South Island, is seeking an Intermediate or Senior Quantity Surveyor for civil infrastructure across the South Island, including water, rail and ports. You could be based in Christchurch or Queenstown, with potential to work across both locations.

You'll apply detailed cost management, client liaison and value-driven commercial advice to support informed project decisions.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Experience in civil infrastructure, particularly water, rail, ports or comparable projects.
• Strong cost management skills and sound commercial judgement.
• The confidence to communicate clearly with clients and project stakeholders.
• A practical approach to solving problems and managing competing priorities.
• The ambition to keep developing your expertise and take ownership of your work.

Responsibilities

• Preparing estimates, budgets and cost plans to support informed decisions.
• Advising on procurement and evaluating tenders.
• Managing valuations, variations and ongoing cost reporting.
• Identifying commercial risks and recommending practical solutions.
• Developing trusted relationships with clients and project teams.

Skills

Cost management

Client communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification

Job description

Construction & Technical Recruitment in Queenstown, South Island, is seeking an Intermediate or Senior Quantity Surveyor for civil infrastructure across the South Island, including water, rail and ports. You could be based in Christchurch or Queenstown, with potential to work across both locations.

You'll apply detailed cost management, client liaison and value-driven commercial advice to support informed project decisions.