Quantity Surveyor – Intermediate/Senior in Hamilton

About the role

Reporting to the General Manager – Commercial, you will be a core member of the project delivery team, handling cost planning, procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts. The role is hands‑on and offers the chance to mentor junior commercial and QS staff.

Key responsibilities

• Price, negotiate and process variations while maintaining accurate tender, quotation and estimate records.
• Manage cost control, budgets and cash flow, monitoring priced work against quoted costs and reporting variances.
• Prepare and negotiate monthly progress claims and valuations.
• Build and manage relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers, including accounts and procurement.
• Support project reviews and identify performance improvements.
• Coach, mentor and quality‑check junior commercial/QS team members and attend site and client meetings as required.

Required profile

• 5+ years of commercial/QS experience in construction (main contractor or subcontractor) or a relevant tertiary qualification with equivalent experience.
• Sound knowledge of NZS3910/NZS3916 contracts and the Construction Contracts Act.
• Proven experience with cost plans, progress claims/valuations, variations and final accounts, and managing subcontractor/supplier accounts end‑to‑end.
• High accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to juggle multiple projects under pressure.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience with Jobpac Connect (preferred).