Senior Quantity Surveyor – Christchurch: Lead Projects

Tech 5; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent full-time

Strong industry reputation

Job summary

Tech 5 is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Christchurch team, delivering robust cost planning, budgeting and commercial management across multiple commercial projects in the South Island.

With 5+ years of NZ experience, you will lead subcontractor procurement, manage variations, forecasts, and final accounts, mentor junior staff, and build strong client and consultant relationships while upholding high standards of accuracy and integrity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Quantity Surveying experience in NZ commercial construction.
• Strong understanding of NZ construction contracts and commercial processes.
• Excellent commercial acumen and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Cost planning, estimating, and project budgeting.
• Subcontractor procurement and administration.
• Management of variations, progress claims, and final accounts.
• Project forecasting and cost reporting.
• Contract administration and risk management.
• Financial management of multiple commercial projects.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Providing commercial guidance and support to project teams.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost planning

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Communication

ment

Job description

Tech 5 is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Christchurch team, delivering robust cost planning, budgeting and commercial management across multiple commercial projects in the South Island.

With 5+ years of NZ experience, you will lead subcontractor procurement, manage variations, forecasts, and final accounts, mentor junior staff, and build strong client and consultant relationships while upholding high standards of accuracy and integrity.