About This Role
This role is for an experienced Quantity Surveyor who will manage multiple tenders and live projects in a fast-paced civil construction environment. The position requires a commercially driven, highly organised individual who can take ownership of their work, communicate effectively with clients and management, and manage projects commercially from initial tender through to final account.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full QS process from tendering and estimating through to final accounts and project close-out
- Prepare accurate and competitive tenders, estimates and detailed cost breakdowns
- Manage multiple tenders simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
- Complete quantity take-offs and measurements from construction drawings and specifications
- Review tender documents, drawings, scopes of work and contract conditions
- Prepare and manage subcontractor and supplier RFQs, pricing comparisons and procurement
- Prepare progress claims, payment schedules and variations
- Identify, price, negotiate and manage contract variations
- Monitor project budgets, expenditure, profitability and cash flow
- Manage contractual correspondence, payment claims and commercial obligations
Requirements
- Proven experience as an Intermediate or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the New Zealand construction industry
- Strong experience in civil construction, particularly earthworks, excavation, foundations, drainage and concrete works
- Excellent understanding of construction contracts, commercial terms and contractual obligations
- Ability to independently manage projects from initial tender through to final account
- Strong estimating, cost management, variation and contract administration skills
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and engineering plans
- Strong computer skills, particularly Excel and construction estimating software
- Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
- Confident communicating and negotiating directly with clients, contractors and suppliers
- Right to work in New Zealand
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on a variety of residential and commercial civil projects throughout Auckland
- A hands on role with genuine responsibility and ownership
- Direct involvement with senior management and project delivery teams
- A supportive, growing company where your contribution is valued
- Long term career development opportunities
About the Company
LAA Civil Construction Limited is a growing Auckland-based civil construction company delivering a wide range of residential, multi-unit and commercial projects. Its expertise covers earthworks, drainage, foundations, concrete works, retaining walls, external works and complete civil packages.