Senior Quantity Surveyor - Commercial & Infrastructure Projects

Construction & Technical Recruitment; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Flexible working arrangements

Relocation assistance available forthe

Job summary

Construction & Technical Recruitment in Queenstown, South Island, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing team on a range of commercial, civil, infrastructure, and major development projects. The role offers stability, career progression, and the chance to contribute to iconic projects across the South Island.

You will manage cost planning, procurement, contract administration, and financial reporting, while mentoring junior staff and liaising with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' quantity surveying experience.
• Consultancy experience preferred, contractor-side candidates considered.
• Strong commercial acumen and contract knowledge.
• Experience across commercial buildings, infrastructure, civil or mixed-use developments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Cost planning and estimating.
• Procurement and tender management.
• Contract administration.
• Financial reporting and cost control.
• Risk management and project feasibility analysis.
• Client and stakeholder liaison.
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Commercial acumen

Contract knowledge

Client & stakeholder liaison

Mentoring junior staff

Independent working

Job description

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Senior Quantity Surveyor - Commercial & Infrastructure Projects

Construction & Technical Recruitment – Queenstown, South Island

$145,000 - $165,000 a year

1d ago , from Construction and Technical Recruitment

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career while enjoying one of the most sought-after lifestyles in New Zealand?

An established and highly respected consultancy is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing Queenstown team. This is an excellent opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of commercial, civil, infrastructure, and major development projects throughout the South Island.

With a strong pipeline of secured work and long-term client relationships, this role offers genuine stability, career progression, and the chance to contribute to some of the region's most exciting projects.

The Role
You will be involved in all aspects of quantity surveying and cost management, including:

• Cost planning and estimating
• Procurement and tender management
• Contract administration
• Financial reporting and cost control
• Risk management and project feasibility analysis
• Client and stakeholder liaison
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members

What we're looking for

• 8+ years' quantity surveying experience
• Consultancy experience preferred, although contractor-side candidates will also be considered
• Strong commercial acumen and contract knowledge
• Experience across commercial buildings, infrastructure, civil or mixed-use developments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary package
• Long-term pipeline of secured commercial and infrastructure projects
• Opportunity to work on landmark developments across the South Island
• Supportive and professional team culture
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate

Why Queenstown?

Few places offer the lifestyle balance that Queenstown provides. Whether you enjoy skiing, mountain biking, hiking, golf, boating, or simply being surrounded by some of New Zealand's most spectacular scenery, this is an opportunity to combine a rewarding career with an exceptional quality of life.

If you're looking for a role that offers challenging projects, long-term security, and a lifestyle that many only dream of, we'd love to hear from you.

Additional information

• A professional firm, with ambition
• Excellent work life balance and development
• Great packages $145,000 - $165,000 (Pend exp)+bens