Senior Quantity Surveyor | Niche Group

Technical Futures; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Niche Group is seeking a senior Quantity Surveyor/Estimator to lead the QS team across modular, commercial and allied trades in New Zealand. You will drive estimating, tendering and cost control from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring quality and timely delivery.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years' experience, proven leadership, strong budgeting and negotiation skills, and a collaborative approach with clients and suppliers across diverse sectors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor/Estimator.
• Proven ability to lead teams to achieve project and company goals.
• Outstanding budgeting/forecasting/cost control abilities.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Help lead the QS team for the Group by providing timely and accurate Estimating, QS, Pricing and Tendering services for construction projects across market sectors and across Niche Group Companies including modular, commercial and sub-trades.
• Oversee project timeline and cost management from pre-construction through to completion with an unwavering focus on quality and urgency.
• Collaborate with suppliers, clients, and team members to deliver cost-effective and timely project solutions.
• Build and maintain trust with stakeholders, demonstrating exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Manage and maintain project documentation and reports, including project controls, progress reports and administration.
• Mentor, supervise and motivate the talented QS and Estimating team.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

Niche Group delivers innovative, high-quality construction and engineering solutions to a diverse range of private, government, and commercial clients across New Zealand. This dynamic and complementary family of businesses, which includes Modular, Commercial, Design and Engineering Services, as well as various sub‑trades, platforms Niche to dominate the New Zealand construction sector. With a growing portfolio spanning residential, commercial, education, and civil projects, Niche’s strong client relationships and commitment to excellence have established the company as a pioneering force in the industry.

The Role

• Help lead the QS team for the Group by providing timely and accurate Estimating, QS, Pricing and Tendering services for construction projects across market sectors and across Niche Group Companies including modular, commercial and sub‑trades.
• Oversee project timeline and cost management from pre‑construction through to completion with an unwavering focus on quality and urgency.
• Collaborate with suppliers, clients, and team members to deliver cost‑effective and timely project solutions.
• Build and maintain trust with stakeholders, demonstrating exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Manage and maintain project documentation and reports, including project controls, progress reports and administration.
• Mentor, supervise and motivate the talented QS and Estimating team.

The Ideal Candidate

• 10+ years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor/Estimator.
• Proven ability to lead teams to achieve project and company goals.
• Outstanding budgeting/forecasting/cost control abilities.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills as you will be working with a variety of customers and clients across multiple sectors.

The Company

• Continues to exceed their clients’ high expectations of quality, delivery, and customer service on each and every project.
• Delivers a growing portfolio of projects and building solutions utilising seamless, integrated manufacturing and construction methodologies.
• Strong dedication to Health & Safety in all aspects of business.

Job Features

Job Category Estimating/QS

Head Office

Level 2, 2 Matakana Valley Rd, Matakana, Auckland, New Zealand 0985