Intermediate to Senior Quantity Surveyor

Calder Stewart 

A leading Construction company specialising in Design and Build services to the industrial, commercial, rural and public sector construction markets. With a commitment to building innovation, taking pride in traditional business values and having a reputation for ‘building it right, every time’, Calder Stewart is a recognised national leader in the New Zealand building industry for more than 65 years. 

About the Job  

We are looking for a highly self-motivated Intermediate to Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Waikato Construction Team.  Joining an established QS team, you may be looking at taking the next step up in your career.  You will be comfortable in a client facing role and be committed to working on projects from the initial estimate, through to building completion.  Liaising with our internal divisions, Project Managers, Site and Commercial teams, you will have opportunities to work on many diverse construction projects.

Skills You Will Need 

Being an integral member of our construction team, you will be helping with tendering activities, preparing budget estimates, managing costs throughout construction, and assisting with presentations to our clients.  Upon contract award your duties will include preparing external claims, processing variations, subcontractor account management, contract administration, final account preparation, reporting and cost reconciliation.  You will be meticulous by nature and will competently produce accurate pricing information and documentation within the required timeframes. 

We are looking for someone with a Quantity Surveying qualification that has:

• Relevant work experience in a pricing office or in the Contract Administration/Planning/Pricing/estimating function within the commercial building industry 
• Ability to work effectively within a team, to work to deadlines, and under pressure 
• Great attention to detail, thorough, self-motivated, and will use initiative 
• A natural ability to establish and build long term working relationships with colleagues, contractors, consultants and clients  
• A trade qualification or several years hands-on building experience in New Zealand commercial construction market would be an advantage. 

Culture and Benefits 

In return for your commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary including performance-based incentives.  We are proud of our company culture and offer a supportive work environment and provide long term career opportunities for all our employees.  

To find out more about Calder Stewart please visit our website www.calderstewart.co.nz 

To submit your application, please apply online. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Kelvin O’Connell on 021 335 319.

Calder Stewart is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace.  A negative drug test result will be a condition of any offer of employment.