Experienced Quantity Surveyor - Queenstown

At A J Saville, we pride ourselves on our focused, high-performing team culture and our consistent pipeline of exciting projects. We are currently seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team and play a key role in our project delivery.

• Engage in Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and pre-costing activities.
• Gather information from proposals and specifications to calculate costs for project and service delivery.
• Collaborate closely with the Senior Project Manager to understand project requirements and develop comprehensive cost estimates.
• Evaluate financial implications, including materials, labour, and time requirements, to provide detailed project estimates.
• Manage both priced and non-priced components of tenders effectively.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and contractors to ensure accurate cost estimates and identify potential cost savings.
• Assess contractor invoices and manage subcontractor agreements and payments.
• Liaise with clients to understand project scopes, attend site visits, and participate in tender meetings.
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers to obtain fixed pricing, negotiate contracts, and manage procurement processes.
• Complete payment claims and manage project variations effectively.
• Provide regular project margin reports and monthly project forecasts to senior management.

• Minimum 5+ years of industry experience.
• Proven experience in tendering for high-end construction projects.
• Preferably hold a relevant diploma or degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Ability to perform detailed cost analysis, budgeting, and financial forecasting.
• Proficiency in using project management and estimating software (e.g., CostX, Procore, Excel).
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Competitive salary, including provision of a laptop and phone.
• Company vehicle
• Southern Cross Health Care coverage.
• Funding towards a wellbeing package.
• Well-established, locally owned, and operated company.
• Enjoy a positive company culture within a high-performing, solid team environment.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV to info@ajsaville.co.nz