Quantity Surveyor - Ō2NL Project

We're looking for a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to join our Infrastructure Delivery team, initially supporting the Ōtaki to North of Levin (Ō2NL) highway project. In this role, you’ll contribute to procurement and cost management activities within the Ō2NL Southern Alliance, supporting effective project delivery and commercial outcomes.

About Ō2NL:

The Ōtaki to north of Levin (Ō2NL) highway will dramatically improve safety, resilience, and efficiency, as well as increasing transport choices for the area’s growing population. The Ō2NL project is led in partnership with NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Muaūpoko Tribal Authority, local hapū of Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga and council partner Horowhenua District Council.

This transformative project is being delivered using a two-alliance approach, with each alliance delivering a section of the road and associated works. Together alliance partners are working to create a positive legacy for the region, led by our project principles to tread lightly with the whenua and create an enduring legacy. We are seeking excellent people for this unique opportunity to work and collaborate with leading industry organisations.

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity 

As a Quantity Surveyor on the Ō2NL project, you'll play a key role supporting the Commercial Manager in delivering procurement and commercial support across the Southern Alliance. This includes overseeing the Alliance Procurement Plan, managing the Head Contract, subcontracts and supply agreements, as well as supporting key processes such as supplier and contractor payments, tendering, estimating, and cost monitoring.

You'll work closely with the Commercial Manager, Design and Delivery teams to align procurement strategies with the overall needs of the Alliance — ensuring value for money, high service standards, and compliance with both the Procurement Plan and Alliance principles. This is a hands-on role where your commercial insight will directly support the successful delivery of a major infrastructure programme.

This role is based on-site at the Ōtaki South Alliance Office, so you’ll need to be located locally — or willing to relocate — within a commutable distance (no more than an hour from the project site).

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

• Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction, or related discipline. 
• Experience in quantity surveying, procurement, or commercial roles within infrastructure or public sector projects. Experience with alliance, PPP, or collaborative delivery models is advantageous.
• Experience in work package tendering, subcontractor management, and payment claim processing.
• Strong understanding of estimation, tendering principles, contract law, and commercial risk. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project financial systems. 
• Strong written, verbal, and active listening skills; effective negotiation skills with good time management.
• Strategic, ethical, organised, and resilient—able to align procurement with long-term goals and adapt to evolving project needs.
• Commitment to cultural competency and inclusive practices.

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

• Working for a progressive and reliable organisation, you will be offered a competitive remuneration package and the opportunity to grow and develop your career.   
• You will receive ongoing mentoring, training, and development opportunities to ensure your knowledge and skills continue to be industry leading and your career opportunities limitless in an organisation the size of ours.   
• We pride ourselves on our socially responsible, inclusive, and diverse culture, that includes a Zero Harm tolerance. 
• We are Rainbow tick certified and members of Diversity Works. 
• We also encourage our people to participate in community volunteering initiatives and pay for the time you spend helping to make our community better with Downer's volunteer leave. 

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Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation 

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Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply 

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is [###].

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.