Senior Quantity Surveyor & Estimator - Cost & Tender Leader

AllRecruits Ltd; Huntly; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AllRecruits Ltd in New Zealand seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor and Estimator to cost, tender and manage residential and commercial projects from tender through final account. You will work with the construction team, suppliers and clients to ensure accurate pricing and strong commercial outcomes.

The role covers cost control, procurement, contract administration and budget monitoring, with emphasis on NZ standards and collaborative delivery.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Building or related discipline.
• 7+ years experience with at least 5 years New Zealand experience as a Quantity Surveyor and Estimator.
• Experience with complex tenders and project estimations ideally for government agencies.
• Experience with CostX.
• Demonstrated experience preparing construction estimates and managing project budgets.
• Experience working with subcontractors, suppliers and construction professionals.
• Experience in commercial construction and/or prefabricated or offsite construction would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates and quotes as required
• Price/forecast the cost of materials and trades needed for the project
• Prepare tender documents, contract, budgets and compliance documentation
• Track changes to design and/or construction work; adjust budget projections and issue variations accordingly
• Procure/agree the services of contractors and/or sub-contractors who work on the construction projects
• Measure and value/quantify the work done (ex-yard or onsite)
• Check and approve quotes cost and quotes where required
• Issuing of purchase orders as required
• Authorise/approve for payment sub-contractors claims for works completed
• Authorisation of suppliers invoices for materials/services where required
• Report/monitor project budgets throughout the duration of the project to ensure sufficient allowance has been made for each stage
• Preparation of legal and/or council compliance documentation as required
• Manage/oversee project finances and contractual relationships
• Manage contractual relationships i.e. liaise with the client and construction professionals (i.e. site managers, project managers, site engineers, delivery managers etc).
• Select and source construction materials
• Support and co-ordinate with the “Construction Team” to ensure key project deliveries
• Attend all necessary internal and external construction and project meetings where required
• Managing/collating and verifying/approving cost increases by suppliers
• Assist with billing costs and progress claims
• Health & safety, monitor and record any H&S matters where necessary
• Maintain companies production and document control system (LUIS)
• Administration task as required and all other reasonable duties consistent with your role and the day to day running of the comapny business
• All other reasonable duties consistent with your role and the day to day running of the comapny business.

Education

Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Building or related discipline

Tools

CostX

Job description

AllRecruits Ltd in New Zealand seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor and Estimator to cost, tender and manage residential and commercial projects from tender through final account. You will work with the construction team, suppliers and clients to ensure accurate pricing and strong commercial outcomes.

The role covers cost control, procurement, contract administration and budget monitoring, with emphasis on NZ standards and collaborative delivery.