Quantity Surveyor

About Us

Founded in Dunedin in 2005, Cook Brothers Construction has grown significantly over the past 20 years. From our origins in Otago, we have expanded to establish regional offices in Queenstown, Wānaka, Christchurch, Dunedin, and Auckland regions.

We believe in celebrating our achievements, recognising the hard work and dedication that have driven our success. Our team and our projects stand as a testament to this commitment. Our approach is to inspire rather than manage. We trust our teams to make the best decisions for Cook Brothers Construction, granting them the freedom to act in the company's best interest.

Our pursuit of innovation, quality, client satisfaction, sustainability, and health and safety drives us to be a national leader in the construction industry. We believe our team is the cornerstone of this ambition.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our high-performing commercial team. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused professional who enjoys taking ownership of project financial performance from procurement through to final account.

Working across a diverse portfolio of commercial construction projects, you will play a key role in cost control, contract administration, subcontractor management, forecasting, and commercial risk management. You will work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, clients, consultants, suppliers, and trade partners to ensure projects are delivered successfully while maximising commercial outcomes.

This role is ideally suited to someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, has strong contractual knowledge, and can confidently manage the commercial aspects of projects ranging from small works through to major commercial developments.

Duties:

• Manage the commercial and contractual administration of assigned construction projects
• Prepare and maintain accurate project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports
• Monitor project expenditure and implement effective cost control measures
• Prepare progress claims, valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Manage procurement processes for subcontractor and supplier packages
• Negotiate and administer subcontract agreements and supplier contracts
• Conduct cost reconciliations and provide regular financial reporting to stakeholders
• Support Project Managers with commercial advice and project financial performance
• Prepare and review tender submissions, estimates, measurements, and pricing
• Manage cashflow forecasting and revenue recovery activities
• Maintain project financial data within company cost management systems
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 8 years' Quantity Surveying experience within commercial construction
• Proven experience independently managing the commercial aspects of projects valued between $200K and $20M
• Strong knowledge of NZS 3910, NZS 3915, and NZS 3916 contracts
• Sound understanding of the Construction Contracts Act and general contract law principles
• Demonstrated experience in cost planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
• Strong subcontract procurement and commercial management background
• Proven experience managing variations, claims, progress payments, and final accounts
• Ability to identify, assess, and manage commercial risk
• Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Relevant National Diploma or Degree qualification
• Experience with Procore, Finbuild, Lentune, BWare, or similar construction management systems is advantageous
• Full New Zealand Driver Licence

What we offer:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Opportunities to work on exciting, complex, and award‑winning projects
• Career development and professional growth supported by a high‑performing team
• A positive, collaborative workplace culture
• Work/life balance and the lifestyle benefits of living in some beautiful places
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to EAP services
• Social events, team activities, and a genuinely supportive environment
• Exposure to landmark commercial developments across New Zealand
• A company that values innovation, continuous improvement, and excellence

Why you should apply:

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of New Zealand's leading commercial construction teams and play a key role in delivering high-quality projects while driving strong commercial outcomes.

You'll have the opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding projects, contribute to a supportive and collaborative culture, and further develop your professional career alongside experienced industry leaders. If you're a motivated Quantity Surveyor who takes pride in delivering commercial excellence and building strong relationships, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note we are not accepting applications from Recruitment Agencies for this role