Senior Quantity Surveyor

Redpath Partners; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Redpath Partners in Wellington seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to become the first permanent team member based in Wellington, taking ownership of projects and client relationships to establish and grow the local presence.

You will manage procurement, tendering, contract administration and commercial advisory across a diverse Wellington workload, including residential, hotels, and commercial developments, with mentoring support from senior directors as the team expands.

Qualifications

• Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification.
• 7–10 years' experience in NZ QS consultancy or similar.
• Ability to autonomously lead and manage projects.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with procurement, tendering, contract administration and commercial advisory.
• Experience preparing Bank Funding Reports in NZ (advantageous).
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Strong computer skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Eligible to work in New Zealand and hold a NZ driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Own projects and client relationships, delivering trusted commercial advice.
• Support procurement, tendering, contract admin, cost movements and risk.
• Prepare Bank Funding Reports for NZ projects.
• Mentor junior staff as Wellington operation grows.
• Collaborate with directors and technical staff across the business.

Skills

Lead projects

Client management

Procurement

Tendering

Contract administration

Communication

NZ work rights

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded Quantity Surveying and Construction Cost Consultancy as it enters its next phase of growth in Wellington.

With a strong reputation for delivering practical, high-quality commercial advice, the business works across a diverse portfolio of developments and has built long-standing relationships throughout the New Zealand construction industry. The culture is professional but down-to-earth, with strong staff retention, genuine career progression and an experienced senior team behind you.

The Position

This is far more than another Senior Quantity Surveyor position. You will become the consultancy's first permanent team member based in Wellington, playing a key role in establishing and growing its local presence.

There is already a strong Wellington workload in place, with current and upcoming projects spanning large-scale residential subdivisions, apartments, townhouses, hotels, industrial developments, shopping centres, seismic strengthening, refurbishments and other commercial projects.

You will take ownership of projects and client relationships, providing trusted commercial advice across procurement, tendering, contract administration, progress payments, variations, project risks, cost movements and contractual matters. The position will also involve preparing Bank Funding Reports and, as the Wellington operation develops, supporting junior staff and contributing to the wider growth of the business.

Although you will operate independently in Wellington day-to-day, you won't be building the office alone. You'll have regular support, mentoring and collaboration from experienced directors, management and technical staff within the wider business.

Skills and experience required

To make an impact in this position, you will ideally bring:

• A relevant Quantity Surveying qualification.
• 7–10 years' experience within a New Zealand QS consultancy or similar environment.
• The confidence and capability to autonomously lead and manage projects.
• Strong client-facing, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound experience across procurement, tendering, contract administration and commercial advisory.
• Experience preparing Bank Funding Reports in New Zealand would be advantageous.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to perform under pressure.
• The legal right to work in New Zealand and a current New Zealand driver's licence.

What's in it for you

This is a rare opportunity to combine the security and resources of an established consultancy with the autonomy and influence of helping build a new local office.

You'll have the chance to lead projects, strengthen client relationships and shape the future Wellington team, with considerable scope to influence how the local operation develops. In return, you'll receive competitive remuneration, professional development opportunities and the backing of an experienced, supportive wider team.

For an ambitious Senior QS who wants their next move to offer genuine ownership, visibility and growth, this is a standout opportunity.