Senior Quantity Surveyor – Construction Cost & Tender

Stellar Recruitment; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for construction projects based in Christchurch, New Zealand. The role focuses on commercial and financial management across tendering, procurement, progress claims, variations, cost reporting and final accounts.

You will prepare estimates and tender submissions, develop budgets, manage client claims, identify risks, and maintain accurate project records. Collaboration with the wider construction team is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in the NZ construction market.
• Current NZ driver licence.
• Familiarity with NZS contracts and subcontracting practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and, where required, manage the preparation of construction estimates and tenders.
• Assist with final tender review prior to submission.
• Prepare trade packages and scopes of work and identify subcontractors and suppliers.
• Establish and maintain the project commercial budget after award.
• Prepare and manage client progress claims in accordance with the contract.
• Identify variations early and maintain a variation register.
• Maintain accurate and organised project records.
• Oversee project financial performance and provide commercial information.
• Develop understanding of contracts including NZS contracts and client agreements.
• Assist with forecasting, commercial strategy and external communications.

Skills

Budgeting

Estimating

Contract administration

Tools

MS Office

Estimating software

Project management software

Accounting software

Job description

Stellar Recruitment is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for construction projects based in Christchurch, New Zealand. The role focuses on commercial and financial management across tendering, procurement, progress claims, variations, cost reporting and final accounts.

You will prepare estimates and tender submissions, develop budgets, manage client claims, identify risks, and maintain accurate project records. Collaboration with the wider construction team is essential.