Senior Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure Cost Lead

Assemble; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Assemble is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management across a diverse infrastructure project portfolio in New Zealand. You’ll own your own set of projects, working with project directors to influence costing, tendering and delivery decisions.

You will provide commercial guidance, manage tenders, variations and cost reporting, while mentoring junior staff and supporting client relationships. This is a senior role in a growing infrastructure team.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying.
• NZIQS membership (or working towards) preferred and/or MRICS.
• Strong knowledge of NZS3910 and other standard contract forms.
• Confident managing tenders, variations and cost reporting end-to-end.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficiency with cost management software and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost planning and cost control across infrastructure projects
• Prepare tender documentation and lead procurement processes
• Assess and negotiate variations, claims and progress payments
• Provide commercial advice to project teams and clients
• Prepare cost reports and forecasts for senior stakeholders
• Support contract administration under NZS3910 and similar forms
• Mentor and support junior quantity surveying staff
• Contribute to business development and client relationship management

Skills

Cost management

Tendering

Stakeholder management

Communication

Excel

Infrastructure experience

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

NZIQS MRICS (preferred)

Tools

MS Excel

Cost management software

Job description

Assemble is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management across a diverse infrastructure project portfolio in New Zealand. You’ll own your own set of projects, working with project directors to influence costing, tendering and delivery decisions.

You will provide commercial guidance, manage tenders, variations and cost reporting, while mentoring junior staff and supporting client relationships. This is a senior role in a growing infrastructure team.