Senior Quantity Surveyor - 2026

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An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established and highly regarded cost consultancy in Christchurch.

Working alongside an experienced team of Quantity Surveyors, you'll be involved across a diverse range of commercial and property projects, providing professional cost management and quantity surveying services from early feasibility and cost planning through to project delivery and completion.
This would suit a QS who enjoys the consultancy side of the industry and is looking for a long-term opportunity with a business that offers good projects, strong technical support and genuine flexibility.

The Role
You will work closely with senior members of the team while taking responsibility for your own projects and client relationships.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Feasibility studies and preliminary cost advice
• Estimating and detailed cost planning
• Measurement and preparation of schedules
• Tender documentation and tender analysis
• Procurement advice
• Contract administration
• Cost reporting and change management
• Value management and assessment of alternative design solutions
• Risk identification and cost management
• Liaising with clients, consultants, contractors and other project stakeholders
• Supporting projects through the full construction lifecycle

About You
Ideally, you will have 5+ years' Quantity Surveying experience, preferably within a consultancy or professional cost management environment.
You will also bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Good knowledge of commercial construction
• Strong estimating and cost planning capability
• An understanding of construction contracts and contract administration
• Familiarity with ANZSMM and standard measurement practices
• Experience with CostX or similar measurement/estimating software
• An understanding of BIM would be advantageous
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• NZIQS or RICS membership would be beneficial
• Bank funding/drawdown experience would be useful, although not essential

Most importantly, you'll be someone who is professional, commercially aware and comfortable working as part of an experienced consultancy team.
What's on Offer?
This is a business that places genuine importance on retaining good people and providing a working environment that allows people to build a long-term career.
The package includes:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Flexible working arrangements
• Work-from-home options
• 9-day fortnight
• Strong professional development and career support
• Generous leave provisions
• Well-being initiatives and employee support
• Family-friendly working arrangements
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Exposure to a broad range of interesting projects

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to join an established Christchurch consultancy where there is a good balance between quality projects, career development and life outside of work.
Applicants will need to hold appropriate New Zealand working rights and a current driver's licence.

For a confidential discussion about the position, please apply or get in touch with Nick Gillingham at CTR Construction & Technical Recruitment.