Kickstart your QS career with hands‑on experience and mentorship
Are you a motivated junior QS looking to grow your skills on meaningful commercial projects? This 18‑month fixed‑term role, based in Hawke’s Bay, offers the chance to work on a significant commercial build alongside a highly experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor.
We’re seeking someone early in their QS career with New Zealand experience, keen to learn, develop, and take the next step within a supportive and reputable company.
About the Role
You’ll support all key aspects of construction and project delivery, including commercial management, quality assurance, health & safety, and site coordination.
Key Responsibilities:
- Measuring and pricing for consent and construction
- Supplier quoting and material rate calculations
- Contract negotiations
- Processing variations, progress claims, subcontractor payments, and financial reporting
- Contractor administration and document control
- Assisting with programming and QA
- Preparing schedules of quantities and project budgets
- Supporting H&S reporting
- Attending site visits, engaging with subcontractors, and liaising with clients
- Occasional supervision and dispute‑resolution support
- Work on a notable commercial project in Hawke’s Bay
- Learn directly from an experienced Senior QS
- Join a supportive, reputable company that invests in development and have award winning projects
- Gain diverse, practical experience to accelerate your QS career
- Completed or almost completed a Bachelor of Construction (QS)
- 2-3 years’ experience as a Junior QS or similar
- Experience with NZ building laws and regulations is essential for this role
- Ideal experience with commercial project builds.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; Projex experience a bonus
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Relationship‑building and problem‑solving abilities
- A New Zealand Citizen / resident / full work rights are required for this role.
