Intermediate Quantity Surveyor

Looking to step away from the pressures of a main contractor environment? Or ready to build your career with a specialist subcontractor where you'll gain hands-on commercial experience across a variety of projects?

We're working with a well-established subcontractor that has built a strong reputation delivering specialist packages across commercial and multi-residential construction projects throughout the Wellington region. Due to continued growth, they're looking for an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join their close-knit team.

This role is ideal for someone with 2-5 years' experience in estimating or quantity surveying who wants greater exposure to the full commercial lifecycle of projects while working alongside an experienced Commercial Manager.

The Role

You'll be involved from tender through to project completion, supporting pricing, procurement, contract administration and commercial management across multiple projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing estimates and take-offs from plans and specifications
• Measuring quantities and pricing tender documents
• Assisting with project budgets and cost planning
• Obtaining and comparing supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Preparing purchase orders and tracking material costs
• Managing variations and progress claims
• Assisting with subcontractor payments and financial reporting
• Supporting contract administration and document control
• Attending site visits and working closely with project teams, clients and suppliers

What We're Looking For

• 2-5 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Estimator or Junior QS
• Construction industry experience (main contractor or subcontractor backgrounds considered)
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or similar
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Great communication and relationship-building abilities
• Eagerness to learn and develop your commercial knowledge is a must
• Full New Zealand working rights

Why This Role?

• Join a respected specialist subcontractor with a strong pipeline of work
• Opportunity to expand experience outside of QS and across feasibility and wider commercial business functions
• Gain exposure across estimating, commercial management and project delivery
• Work on a diverse range of commercial and multi-residential projects
• Supportive team environment with genuine opportunities for career progression
• Competitive salary based on experience

If you're looking for a role where you can continue developing your commercial career and make a real impact within a growing subcontractor business, we'd love to hear from you.

What to do now

Opportunities to work on projects like this do not come up often, so if you are interested in hearing more, please send your CV to [email protected]

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