Senior Quantity Surveyor
Stellar Recruitment
Listing Description
Description
- Able to be based anywhere in NZ
- Subsidised Health Insurance
- Competitive Salary
About:
We're looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take a lead role in delivering diverse construction projects across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. This position is ideal for someone who thrives on ownership, precision, and continuous improvement.
You'll be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard, while also contributing to the refinement of internal processes, financial reporting, and strategic decision-making.
This is a senior role suited to someone who enjoys influencing outcomes, improving systems, and operating as a trusted commercial advisor within the project lifecycle.
What's on Offer:
- Flexibility to be based anywhere in New Zealand
- Competitive Salary
- Opportunity to influence business processes and project delivery at a senior level
- Work with a values-driven organisation focused on loyalty, fairness, transparency, and continuous improvement
- Competitive remuneration aligned with experience
- Supportive team culture and opportunities for professional development
Responsibilities:
- Prepare accurate project cost estimates
- Monitor and manage budgets to meet financial targets
- Develop procurement strategies and source materials/subcontractors
- Prepare tender documents, assess bids, and negotiate contracts
- Manage contracts, variations, claims, and disputes
- Ensure compliance with contract terms and identify risks and savings opportunities
- Implement risk mitigation strategies
- Review and improve processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness
- Embed best-practice project delivery methods
- Produce financial reports, forecasts, and cash-flow tracking
- Recommend actions to optimise financial performance
- Provide insights to support strategic decision-making
About You
- A Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying (or similar)
- 5+ years' experience in Quantity Surveying within the construction sector
- Strong understanding of NZ construction contracts, legislation, and industry standards
- Experience with an ERP system, preferably JobPac
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Proficiency with construction estimation tools and Microsoft Office
- A proactive mindset, able to identify issues, offer solutions, and drive outcomes
- High attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Apply Today!
For more information, contact Hattie at hattie.m@stellarrecruitment.co.nz
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Stellar Recruitment
Since 2006, the Stellar Recruitment team has been dedicated to transforming the recruitment landscape. With years of experience and a focus on “Inspiring Growth. Changing Lives”, we partner with employers to fuel their growth while opening doors to life-changing opportunities for job seekers.
What sets Stellar apart? We create careers that are not just jobs, but life-changing journeys. Our commitment to exceptional customer service and building strong, lasting relationships, is at the heart of everything we do.
Our clients return time and again, drawn by the remarkable experiences crafted by our passionate team. This dedication to focusing on the needs of both job seekers and employers is woven into the fabric of our culture, ensuring that every interaction along their Stellar journey is meaningful.
No matter what you are looking for, we are here to support you every step of the way.
http://www.stellarrecruitment.com
