Senior Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure

This is an established quantity surveying consultancy operating across the property, construction and infrastructure sectors in New Zealand. Backed by an international network and a multi-decade track record, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering cost certainty on complex, high-value projects.

Its infrastructure pipeline continues to grow, spanning water, transport and civil works, and the team is known in the market for combining technical rigour with genuinely collaborative client relationships. It's a business that invests in its people, with a clear focus on developing senior technical talent rather than just filling seats. 

Role summary:

This Senior Quantity Surveyor role sits within a busy infrastructure team, providing cost management and commercial advice across a diverse pipeline of infrastructure projects. You'll take ownership of your own portfolio while working closely with project directors, giving you real influence over how projects are costed, tendered and delivered. 

If you want to build your career on projects that matter, this is a strong platform to do it from.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage cost planning and cost control across infrastructure projects
• Prepare tender documentation and lead procurement processes
• Assess and negotiate variations, claims and progress payments
• Provide commercial advice to project teams and clients
• Prepare cost reports and forecasts for senior stakeholders
• Support contract administration under NZS3910 and similar forms
• Mentor and support junior quantity surveying staff
• Contribute to business development and client relationship management

Key skills & experience required:

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying
• NZIQS membership (or working towards) preferred and/or MRICS
• Proven NZ experience in the infrastructure sector
• Strong knowledge of NZS3910 and other standard contract forms
• Confident managing tenders, variations and cost reporting end-to-end
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proficiency with cost management software and MS Excel

To be considered for this position, please submit your CV via the link. For a confidential discussion, contact Rachel McNickle on [027 274 6821](tel:027 274 6821) or email [email protected]. Only those who meet the criteria included will be contacted and shortlisted.