Senior Quantity Surveyor

Cake Commercial Services; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cake Commercial Services in Auckland, New Zealand, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Auckland-based team. You will handle pre- and post-contract commercial tasks across estimating, cost control, progress claims, variations, invoicing, and final accounts.

The role involves detailed take-offs from 2D/CAD drawings, pricing for large projects, and collaborating with project managers and administration to ensure strong financial performance. Some regional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience.
• Experience in senior QS, estimator, or commercial construction roles.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with pre-contract and post-contract processes.
• CAD or BIM experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-contract and post-contract quantity surveying tasks across estimating, cost management, progress claims, variations, invoicing, and final accounts.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate variations and final accounts.
• Take-offs from 2D or CAD drawings and collate project pricing.
• Collaborate with administration and project teams to ensure strong financial performance.
• Assist Project Managers with monthly progress claims and invoicing.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Team player

Organised

Education

Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CAD

BIM

Job description

Cake Commercial Services – Auckland, North Island

Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next challenge in the construction industry? Cake Commercial Services could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Cake Commercial Services is a leading protective coatings applicator, specialising in protective coatings for concrete and steel, as well as passive fire protection including intumescent coatings and penetrations. We work with clients throughout New Zealand and pride ourselves on being a forward-thinking, innovative company with a strong reputation for quality on-site delivery.

Due to continued growth and a demanding, varied workload, we are looking for a qualified Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Auckland-based team.

About the role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for both pre-contract and post-contract quantity surveying tasks. You will support the commercial and project teams across estimating, cost management, progress claims, variations, invoicing, and final accounts.

While this role is based in Auckland, some travel to other regions may be required from time to time.

Key responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting and driving a strong pipeline of work through your construction industry knowledge, Cake’s existing customer base, and your own network of contacts
• Working closely with the administration team to ensure accurate cost reporting and strong financial performance across projects
• Assisting Project Managers with the preparation, collation, and negotiation of variations
• Preparing and reviewing final accounts
• Completing detailed and accurate quantity take-offs from 2D or CAD construction drawings
• Collating pricing for large-scale projects prepared by the Commercial team
• Working proactively with the internal management team to ensure material take-offs and quotations are completed within agreed timeframes
• Assisting with monthly progress claims and invoicing
• Reviewing payments received and supporting commercial analysis where required

Our reputation for site delivery is second to none. In this role, you will help ensure our numbers, commercial details, tenders, and project outcomes are equally strong.

Skills and experience

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, or equivalent relevant experience
• Previous experience in a senior QS, estimator, or commercial construction role
• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail
• Practical experience with pre-contract and post-contract commercial processes
• CAD or BIM experience would be beneficial, but is not essential

Personal attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

• A proven team player
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Willing to learn and adapt
• Organised, with strong planning skills
• Able to multitask and manage competing priorities
• Keen to contribute to and be part of a strong internal culture

Requirements

Applicants must:

• Hold a clean, full driver licence
• Have New Zealand Citizenship, residency, or a valid work visa
• Be currently based in New Zealand and legally able to work
• Be able to meet any required pre-employment checks, including drug and alcohol testing where applicable

If you think you fit the bill and are ready for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.