Quantity Surveyor

About the role

Clive Barrington Construction Limited has been building award-winning houses for over 40 years. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our high performing team.

About us

Clive Barrington Construction Limited has been in the architectural construction industry for over 40 years, and currently employs a team of over 50 people to build some of New Zealand's best homes. We work closely with our industry partners - architects and subcontractors - to foster long-term relationships and consistently deliver excellent results for our clients.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team, to add their skillset to an efficient and well-managed pricing team who work closely the General Manager, Operations Manager and Project Managers to ensure that all of our projects succeed.

At Clive Barrington Construction, we have five key values which inform how we do business: Craftsmanship, People, Teamwork, Integrity and Innovation. The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate how they live out these values in previous roles, and how well they align with them.

About you

• Proven experience (5+ years) in a QS/estimating role

• Experience in the building services and construction industry

• Experience working on architectural residential projects

• Experience successfully managing costs through the project life cycle

• Good commercial acumen, strong commercial and legal understanding

• Ability to work well within a team and communicate effectively with team members and trade partners

• In depth knowledge of construction methodologies and standards

• Experience in measuring of the carpentry trade in line with NZS4202, with knowledge of other trades

• National Diploma/Degree in Quantity Surveying or other relevant tertiary qualification

Key responsibilities

• Cost controlling & internal budgeting

• Forecasting and Reporting

• Subtrade packages and tenders

• Relationship building with internal and external stakeholders

• Working closely with the Project team on challenges and opportunities

• Provide input into project methodology and program including innovative alternatives

• Building Cost Budget Estimates from preliminary documents

• Manage the build cost budgets as the design phase progresses

• Prepare detailed estimates from tender/consent documents

Why work for us?

• Flexible working hours

• Career and personal development highly encouraged and supported

• Work with a supportive and high performing team

• Good work/life balance

• Positive company culture, strong values

• Exciting projects both currently and in the future

• Free access to EAP Services

• Ability to drive change, make a positive difference for our clients and build confidence in construction for the industry

• Lead and deliver high-profile, complex architectural projects

This position will offer a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with a highly motivated team.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit