Remote Quantity Surveyor

Zenith Outsourcing Pty Ltd; Metro Manila; Remote; PHP 3,769,000 - 5,653,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work environment

Long-term project involvement across,電

Competitive compensation based on経験

Job summary

Zenith Outsourcing Pty Ltd is seeking a Remote Quantity Surveyor to manage cost estimation, tendering, budget control, and financial reporting across a portfolio of commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. You will collaborate with project managers, site directors, and client teams in New Zealand from a remote setup.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of QS experience, strong knowledge of electrical systems, and proficiency with CostX, Cubit, Planswift, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor with focus on electrical, MEP or construction subcontracting.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems including commercial fitouts, mains power, automation, data, solar, and switchboards.
• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or Building Science.
• Proficiency in estimation and takeoff software (CostX, Cubit, Planswift, or Excel) and cloud project management tools.
• Strong self-management, attention to detail, and a reliable remote working setup.
• Excellent written and spoken English; ability to coordinate with NZ teams operating on NZST/NZDT.
• Familiarity with NZ contracts (NZS 3910/NZS 3916) or international SMM principles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates, BoQ, and detailed material take-offs for commercial, industrial, solar, and infra electrical scope.
• Evaluate tender documents, pricing schedules, sub-contractor proposals, and submit competitive bids keeping margins.
• Measure, cost, and negotiate variations, scope changes, and progress claims accurately.
• Track monthly valuations, cash flow forecasting, and CVR across projects.
• Assess subcontractor quotes, prepare scope docs, ensure value for money on materials and sub-trades.
• Prepare and agree final accounts with clients and main contractors, resolving disputes amicably.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost estimation

BoQ preparation

Estimating software

English proficiency

Remote work setup

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

CostX

Cubit

Planswift

Excel

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a Remote Quantity Surveyor to manage cost estimation, tendering, budget control, and financial reporting across our commercial, industrial, and infrastructure project portfolio. Operating remotely, you will work closely with project managers, site directors, and client teams in New Zealand to ensure profitability, accurate material take-offs, and risk management from pre-construction through to final account settlement.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates, bills of quantities (BoQ), and detailed material take-offs for commercial, industrial, solar, and infrastructure electrical scope.
• Evaluate tender documents, pricing schedules, sub-contractor proposals, and submit competitive bids aligned with company profit margins.
• Measure, cost, and negotiate project variations, scope changes, and progress claims accurately.
• Track monthly progress valuations, cash flow forecasting, and cost value reconciliations (CVR) across ongoing projects.
• Assess subcontractor quotes, prepare scope documentation, and ensure value for money across materials and sub-trades.
• Prepare and agree on final accounts with clients and main contractors, resolving any financial disputes amicably.

About you

• Minimum 2–5 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor, with a focus on Electrical, MEP, or Construction subcontracting.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems (commercial fitouts, mains power, automation, data, solar, and switchboards).
• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or Building Science.
• Proficiency in estimation and takeoff software (e.g., CostX, Cubit, Planswift, or Excel) and cloud project management tools.
• Strong self-management, high attention to detail, and a reliable remote working setup.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills; ability to coordinate seamlessly with teams operating in New Zealand standard time (NZST/NZDT).
• Familiarity with New Zealand construction contracts (e.g., NZS 3910 / NZS 3916) or standard international SMM principles is highly advantageous.

Benefits

• Flexible remote work environment.
• Long-term involvement in diverse commercial, renewable, and infrastructure projects.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and project scale.
• A supportive culture rooted in continuous growth, professional integrity, and positive collaboration.