Intermediate Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

Mō tō mātou āhuatanga | Who we are

Tonkin + Taylor is New Zealand's leading engineering and environmental consultancy, renowned for our technical excellence in solving complex challenges. We are proudly a New Zealand employee-owned company and our collective mission is to create and sustain a better world.

At Tonkin + Taylor, we strongly believe that it's our people that keep our clients coming back. Our people are known for being 'humble high-achievers' — delivering award-winning solutions, working collaboratively, and delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. They are our greatest asset, and we invest in their development, well-being and career aspirations.

Kei te hiahia mātou ki ōu pūkenga | We want your skills

We currently have a rare and fantastic opportunity for an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join our 'C4' team within our Project Delivery sub-discipline.

The team provides advice around construction costs, constructability, commercials (contract + risk) and embodied carbon (C4), across a variety of market sectors and project scales. Support is provided across our existing disciplines, alongside developing services directly to clients. This presents a great opportunity for you to make your mark and be part of an exciting growth area for Tonkin + Taylor!

Current projects include a wide variety of technical work across several sectors, including all aspects of landfill design and operation, earthworks engineering, contract management, 3-waters infrastructure design, sustainable urban stormwater design, coastal infrastructure, roads and rail.

If you are someone who values autonomy, mastery and purpose in your work and will thrive in a team environment where every day is different, we'd love to speak to you.

Kei te whakapono mātou ki tō whanaketanga | We want to develop you

Working at Tonkin + Taylor provides a rich learning environment for individuals to grow and develop every day. You're in the driver's seat when it comes to your learning, and there are plenty of opportunities to tap into a wealth of knowledge, expertise and formal development opportunities.

With Tonkin + Taylor, you will get to work with excellent clients and our multi-disciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and planners through the whole life of a project — from concept design and consenting right through to tendering and construction. You will get to see your cost advice built, and you'll have the opportunity to gain experience across all stages of the project, including commercial and contractual support.

Nā tōu rourou | What you'll bring

• Relevant degree or diploma in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying
• Around 5 years' experience in civil and multi-disciplinary quantity surveying/estimating
• Some construction-related experience preferred
• Working towards RICS Chartership; NZIQS membership beneficial
• ISCA assessment experience beneficial
• Strong analytical skills
• Some experience with clients and client relationship management preferred
• Demonstrable ability to estimate an accurate exit cost and highlight key risks
• Demonstrable ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Proven ability to deliver a quality product on time

Ngā Hua | Our benefits

• Exposure to a variety of professional experts and projects; Tonkin + Taylor is involved in several large-scale alliance projects, as well as smaller community-focused projects
• A highly supportive team environment where you are encouraged to pave your own career path that caters to your ambitions
• Professional memberships and continued education support
• A flexible working culture and formal flexible working arrangements, including part-time working and the ability to purchase extra leave
• Internal training programmes
• Mentoring programmes
• $750 annual wellbeing allowance and wellbeing programme
• A very active social club
• Free fruit and morning teas (a Tonkin + Taylor staple!)
• Additional parental leave, salary top-up and a back-to-work coaching programme (as per policy)
• State-of-the-art Auckland offices

Toroa tā mātou pae tukutuku mō ētehi atu kōrero | For more information, check out our website

APPLY NOW! Or for further information on Tonkin + Taylor, visit www.tonkintaylor.co.nz. Tonkin + Taylor is not only a place to work — it's a place where your work will make a difference.

'Everyone Matters' is one of our three core values at Tonkin + Taylor, and we are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce who foster inclusion, participation, and equal opportunity. We are proud to be an Immigration New Zealand Accredited Employer, a member of Diversity Works, and Partners of TupuToa and Pūhoro STEMM Academy. We particularly encourage speakers of Te Reo Māori or Pasifika languages to apply. Tonkin + Taylor is proud to be part of the Rainbow Tick Whānau and welcomes applicants from rainbow communities.