Senior Quantity Surveyor: Cost Control & Valuations

JobSpace; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Feisst Group is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join the Hamilton commercial team, driving cost management across the project portfolio. You’ll handle cost planning, procurements, valuations, variations and final accounts in a hands-on senior capacity.

You will mentor junior commercial/QS staff and collaborate closely with clients, subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring accurate tender records and robust cost control across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' commercial/QS experience in construction
• Knowledge of NZS3910/NZS3916 contracts and CCA
• Experience with cost plans, progress claims/valuations, variations and final accounts
• High accuracy and attention to detail; manage multiple projects
• Strong communicator and relationship-builder, mentor capability
• Excel skills; Jobpac Connect experience a bonus

Responsibilities

• Price, negotiate and process variations with records
• Manage cost control, budgets and cash flow; report variances
• Prepare and negotiate monthly progress claims/valuations
• Build and manage relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers
• Support project reviews and identify performance improvements
• Coach and mentor junior commercial/QS team members
• Attend site and client meetings as required

Skills

Commercial/QS experience

NZS3910/NZS3916 contracts

Cost plans / valuations

Excel / Jobpac Connect

Communication & relationships

Education

Tertiary qualification in construction or related field

Tools

Jobpac Connect

MS Excel

Job description

Feisst Group is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join the Hamilton commercial team, driving cost management across the project portfolio. You’ll handle cost planning, procurements, valuations, variations and final accounts in a hands-on senior capacity.

You will mentor junior commercial/QS staff and collaborate closely with clients, subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring accurate tender records and robust cost control across multiple projects.