Senior QS

The Company

Our client is a well-established property and construction consultancy with a strong presence across New Zealand.

They work across a varied portfolio of commercial, residential, education, public sector, remedial, and infrastructure projects, providing independent cost and commercial advice throughout the project lifecycle.

With continued growth in their Auckland operation, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor who enjoys working directly with clients and wants the opportunity to take ownership of projects while contributing to the continued development of the wider QS team.

The Role

This is an opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take a leading role across a diverse range of projects, providing commercial and cost management expertise from early feasibility through procurement and construction.

You will work closely with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal project teams, providing practical advice around cost, procurement, contracts, risk, and project performance.

The role would suit someone who is confident operating independently, enjoys client-facing work, and is looking to build on their technical capability while taking on greater responsibility within a collaborative consultancy environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead quantity surveying and cost management assignments from initial feasibility through to project completion

• Prepare and review feasibility studies, elemental cost plans, budgets, estimates, and financial forecasts

• Provide commercial advice to clients throughout the design and construction process

• Develop procurement strategies and manage tender processes, including analysis and recommendations

• Review contract documentation and provide advice on commercial and contractual matters

• Administer construction contracts, including payment claims, variations, extensions of time, and final accounts

• Monitor project expenditure and identify emerging cost, programme, and commercial risks

• Work closely with architects, engineers, project managers, contractors, and other consultants

• Prepare clear and commercially focused reports for clients and project stakeholders

• Attend project and client meetings and act as a trusted commercial adviser

• Contribute to maintaining and developing long-term client relationships

• Support and mentor junior and intermediate members of the QS team

• Assist with proposals, fee preparation, and identifying opportunities to expand client relationships

Skills And Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction, or a related discipline

• Strong experience within a New Zealand quantity surveying consultancy or similar professional environment

• Demonstrated experience managing projects through pre-construction, procurement, and delivery stages

• Strong understanding of construction costs, procurement methods, and contract administration

• Commercially astute with the ability to identify and communicate cost and project risks

• Confident dealing directly with clients and senior project stakeholders

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines with a high level of autonomy

• Strong attention to detail and a practical, solutions-focused approach

• NZIQS, RICS, or equivalent professional membership would be advantageous

• Experience across commercial, public sector, education, residential, remediation, or infrastructure projects would be beneficial

Benefits

• Support for professional development, qualifications, and industry memberships

• Opportunity to work across a varied and technically interesting project portfolio

• Collaborative environment with access to a broader multidisciplinary team

• Clear opportunity for continued career progression

• Supportive team culture where initiative and professional expertise are valued

If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for a senior consultancy opportunity in Auckland and would like to explore the role confidentially, please submit your CV or call me on 0277722711 for a confidential discussion.