Senior Quantity Surveyor

Beyond Recruitment; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction firm in Christchurch is seeking a Lead Quantity Surveyor to manage financials for projects valued between $40M and $60M. Candidates should have over 10 years of QS experience, with a strong grasp of cost management and negotiation skills. A tertiary qualification in quantity surveying is required. Salary package between $150K and $170K plus benefits is offered.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial construction QS experience from a main contractor.
• Commercial understanding of NZS3910 and SA2017 subcontracts.
• Ability to manage all aspects of the QS role including administration.

Responsibilities

• Tender estimates and contract letting.
• Cost management and monitoring of projects.
• Negotiation and management of sub-contractors.
• Mentoring junior QS staff.
• Client-facing responsibilities.

Skills

Cost management

Commercial acumen

Team collaboration

Negotiation

Client relations

Education

Tertiary qualification in quantity surveying

Tools

Procore

Jobpac

Costx

ProcurePro

Job description

This well-established quality main contractor has been responsible for some iconic projects for many decades. While they are of good size, they retain more family-centered values, are nimble, and can move quick to make decisions. They continue to grow with a full work order book for the next two years and only selectively taking on any additional projects.

Reporting into a Commercial Manager, you would be a Lead QS taking financial responsibility for projects between $40M - $60M.

The role will cover:

• Tender estimates and review and letting contracts
• Meeting with sub-contractors
• Cost management and monitoring of projects
• Variation management
• Sub contractor negotiations and management
• Final reporting
• Project Management of smaller jobs
• Mentoring and supporting Intermediate or junior QS’s
• Being a client-facing QS representing clients

As an applicant, you have commercial construction QS experience of at least 10+ years from a main contractor across a range of projects $30M - $60M. You would have been the sole QS on projects and be willing to do all aspects of the QS role including admin.

Your cost management skills and commercial acumen are excellent with proven results in increasing profitability on projects. You have a strong understanding of NZS3910 and SA2017 subcontracts. As well, you have strong experience with systems including Procore, Jobpac, Costx, ProcurePro.

You work well within a team environment and thrive on the pressure that construction projects bring. You are tertiary qualified with a quantity surveying major ideally.

Remuneration package: $150K - $170K + Benefits

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