Senior Quantity Surveyor

RobLawMax Recruitment; Wellington; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RobLawMax Recruitment seeks an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor (or Intermediate ready for the next step) with a strong background in commercial building, fit-out and seismic projects in Wellington, NZ.

The role focuses on cost estimation, budgeting, tendering, contract administration and final accounts, working closely with Project Managers to ensure projects are on time and on budget.

Qualifications

• BSc Quantity Surveying or equivalent required.
• 5 years relevant experience in Quantity Surveying on commercial construction projects in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of cost estimation, budgeting & cost control.
• Prepare accurate and timely cost reports, forecasts and financial analysis.
• Arranging Contracts Works Insurance for each project.
• Preparing pricing schedules and bills of quantities for new project works.
• Track project performance and inform decision-making.
• Preparation of documentation for tendering packages.
• Evaluation of tenders and making formal recommendations for subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assessing variations and claims.
• Contract administration, review of invoices and preparation of payment schedules.
• Evaluation, reporting and resolving contractual issues.
• Producing final accounts and closing out contracts.

Skills

Cost control

Budgeting

Tendering

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Education

BSc Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Tools

Procore

Job description

We have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor or an Intermediate looking for that next step with a strong background in commercial building, fit-out and seismic projects. Our client has an enviable and secure pipeline of work within the central Wellington CBD area so don't delay and get in touch today! SEISMIC SEISMIC SEISMIC!

About the Role:

Work in the commercial team to help deliver projects that are on time and on budget. Develop great relationships with the Project Managers who are working across various sites. Assisting Project Managers with Estimating, Contracts Administration and Quantity Surveying functions along with other commercial aspects of construction sites.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with all aspects of cost estimation, budgeting & cost control
• Prepare accurate and timely cost reports, forecasts, and financial analysis
• Arranging Contracts Works Insurance for each project
• Preparing pricing schedules and bills of quantities for new project works
• Track project performance and inform decision-making.
• Preparation of documentation for tendering packages.
• Evaluation of tenders and making formal recommendations for the appointment of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assessing variations and claims.
• Contract administration, review of invoices and preparation of payment schedules.
• Evaluation, reporting and resolving contractual issues.
• Producing final accounts and closing out contracts.

Requirements for the successful applicant:

• BSc Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• 5 years relevant experience in Quantity Surveying on commercial construction projects in New Zealand.
• Familiarity with Procore systems will be an advantage.

Applicants must be based in New Zealand and have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Due to the urgency and nature of the work involved, applicants based overseas without the right to work in NZ won't be considered.