Estimator/Quantity Surveyor - Urgent Hire

Why Wanaka
With easy access to New Zealand's top ski fields, along with every outdoor activity imaginable, Wanaka offers an incredible outdoorsy lifestyle and a laid-back, welcoming community vibe.  It is probably why many are choosing to pack up their lives in the North Island and head South.

• No traffic jams
• Low crime rate
• Great community with a family-friendly vibe
• Queenstown only 1 hour drive away
• Good amenities with everything you need in walking distance
• Good schools and no zoning issues

Your new company
Innovated and forward thinking design and build commercial contractor that has been established throughout Otago for over 30 years. This NZ owned and operated business provide creative solutions to their clients and operate a point of difference from their competitors in the market. Offering a level of professionalism from the top down has led to a greater control over the quality, cost and delivery of projects which come as second nature to this business.

Your new role
To be based in Wanaka, as the Estimator/Quantity Surveyor you will be coming into the business and be working with a stable and supportive team, working closely with the Commercial Manager,  alongside project teams, subcontractors and key stakeholders.

This is an end-to-end Quantity Surveying role, which will see you working independently and running your own jobs from Pre-Construction Estimating through to Post Contract Quantity Surveying. 

Responsibilities include:

Pre-Construction Estimating:

• Prepare tender documents and assist in bid submissions
• Compile SoQ's in line with standard methods of measurement
• Cost estimation utilising cost planning, elemental, and first principle estimating techniques

Post-Contract Quantity Surveying:

• Procurement
• Contract Administration
• Claim and Subcontract Payment schedule processing
• Cost control and variation management
• Monthly cost reporting

What you need to succeed

• Degree qualified in Construction Management/Quantity Surveyor or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years working on commercial construction projects from NZ/AUS market
• Strong leadership skills, negotiation and communication skills
• Intermediate to advanced in using CostX measurement and estimating functions
• Understanding of NZ Standards methods of measurement
• Understanding of NZS3910/3916 and Master Builders SA 2017

You will have a strong commercial acumen, experience with contractual negotiations with subcontractor packages and the ability to maintain relationships with key stakeholders are vital in this role.                                 

What you get in return
You will be joining a business that operates in a professional and friendly working environment with a positive and passionate attitude about the projects they deliver. This is an opportunity not to be missed and one that would be able to support ongoing career development working closely with the Commercial Manager, being their 2IC.

• Completive salary based on experience
• Private Healthcare for individuals & family members
• Career advancement and professional development

What you need to do now
If you're interested in learning more, please reach out to Natasha Anderson on +64 21 242 3324 or email [email protected]

Glasshouse Recruitment is a dedicated recruitment agency that specialise in placing White Collar Professionals across New Zealand for both temporary and permanent positions. If this role isn’t what you’re looking for, please get in contact for a confidential conversation about what other opportunities there are available.