Senior Quantity Surveyor - Major NZ Infrastructure PPP

Leighs Construction Ltd; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Leighs Construction Ltd, a New Zealand–owned and operated company, is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team on a major New Zealand infrastructure project. The role starts office-based in Christchurch and will transition to a site-based position in Templeton as delivery progresses.

You will manage project financial performance, procurement, variations and cost management, while building strong relationships with clients, contractors and consultants.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of quantity surveying experience.
• A recognised and relevant professional Quantity Surveying qualification.
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding.
• Experience in subcontractor procurement, commercial administration, variations and cost management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building skills across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage project financial performance, cash flow and changes.
• Oversee subcontract packages: procurement, admin, progress claims, variations, final accounts.
• Assist with tender and procurement submissions preparation and review.
• Build professional relationships with clients, subcontractors, consultants and stakeholders.
• Support management of project margins and cash flow.
• Document variations and contractual changes accurately.
• Produce supporting documentation, forecasts and reporting of financial performance.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and work with the team to manage them.

Skills

5+ years experience

Communication skills

Relationship building

Commercial understanding

Contractual understanding

Subcontractor procurement

Cost management

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification

Job description

Leighs Construction Ltd, a New Zealand–owned and operated company, is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team on a major New Zealand infrastructure project. The role starts office-based in Christchurch and will transition to a site-based position in Templeton as delivery progresses.

You will manage project financial performance, procurement, variations and cost management, while building strong relationships with clients, contractors and consultants.