Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job details

• Posted07 July 2026
• LocationAuckland
• Job type Permanent
• Discipline Construction
• Reference1121803

Join a well-established, globally connected cost management consultancy that's built its reputation on independence, expertise, and long-term client trust. With a project pipeline that spans some of New Zealand's most exciting developments, this is a business known for the sheer breadth and quality of work on offer.

Due to sustained growth and a project pipeline that shows no signs of slowing, our client is seeking an established Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their high-performing Auckland team. This is a rare opportunity to work across an exceptionally diverse range of asset classes from commercial towers and residential developments to major infrastructure, healthcare, education, industrial, and mixed-use projects, giving you constant variety, steady workflow, and genuine career runway.

You'll be joining a team that values technical excellence and collaboration in equal measure, working on projects that shape the skylines and infrastructure of tomorrow.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaising with clients, architects, and main contractors
• Identifying and facilitating new business opportunities
• Master plan and feasibility budgets
• Estimating
• Cost checking of developing design
• Value engineering
• Tender evaluations and analysis
• Contract negotiations
• Cash flow projections
• Procurement
• Cost reporting
• Evaluation of variations
• Payment recommendations
• Final account reporting
• Claims preparation, presentation, negotiation and settlement of claims
• Investment analysis
• Formulating and implementing benchmarking processes to improve the consistency, accuracy and time to prepare cost models and plans

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex projects
• 7+ years project experience
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying
• Extensive experience in cost estimating and planning software / CostX
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Benefits and incentives

• Annual bonus scheme
• Southern Cross medical insurance
• Paid professional memberships, support with RICS or NZIQS membership costs
• A genuinely balanced and flexible approach to work

Local and international candidates are encouraged to apply, with support available for the right candidate relocating to New Zealand.

This is a high-priority vacancy and applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, don't wait to apply.

If you're ready to take on a role offering exceptional variety, steady pipeline, and real career progression within the consulting & advisory space, we want to hear from you today. Please Apply Now or contact Rachel McNickle on ***email_hidden*** for additional information.

Rachel McNickle

• 0272746821