Quantity Surveyor - AU/NZ Experience

Position: Quantity Surveyor

Salary: Php 70,000 to Php 80,000

Working Hours: Aligned with NZ Business Hours

Work Type: Independent Contractor

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

The company is an established New Zealand civil construction and earthworks business with over 35 years of industry excellence. Servicing residential and commercial projects across Auckland, the North Shore, and surrounding regions, the company specialises in comprehensive site development—including bulk earthworks, excavation, drainage infrastructure, site preparation, retaining systems, foundations, concrete works, and residential subdivisions. Backed by a rapidly expanding project pipeline, the company is committed to high-quality delivery, operational efficiency, and sustainable business growth.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Working directly alongside the Company Director and Project Manager, the Quantity Surveyor / Civil Estimator will spearhead internal estimating and tendering operations. The primary objective is to take full ownership of quantity takeoffs, detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQs), cost schedules, and tender preparation.

This critical role is focused on driving turnaround efficiency, clearing enquiry backlogs, and transitioning externally subcontracted estimating functions directly in-house. It offers an exceptional long-term opportunity for a proactive professional with direct exposure to New Zealand or Australian construction standards to manage projects autonomously with high accuracy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Quantity Surveying & Cost Estimation:

• Prepare precise quantity takeoffs, BOQs, and first-principle cost estimates from structural, architectural, and civil drawings.
• Accurately calculate costs for plant, machinery, materials, direct labour, and specialist subcontractor packages.
• Compile and present competitive, professional tender packages and client quotations across residential and civil scopes.
• Audit project drawings and specifications to pinpoint scope ambiguities, discrepancies, constructability risks, and potential variations.
• Maintain clean, auditable estimating databases, rate libraries, and project documentation.

Civil Earthworks & Siteworks Pricing:

• Price diverse scopes including site clearing, excavation, cut/fill balancing, grading, levelling, and compaction.
• Estimate residential and commercial drainage packages, including stormwater and wastewater retention/detention infrastructure.
• Cost underground service trenching, piling, drilling, foundations, and retaining wall installations.
• Formulate accurate estimates for concrete flatwork, paving, driveways, residential subdivisions, and exterior works.

Project & Commercial Coordination:

• Liaise with the Director and Project Manager to align on commercial strategy, margins, and pipeline priorities.
• Solicit, review, and benchmark supplier and subcontractor bids to guarantee cost certainty.
• Proactively follow up on RFIs, missing design documentation, and addenda.
• Support post-tender negotiations, value engineering exercises, and initial client correspondence.

Requirements

• Proven track record as a Quantity Surveyor, Civil Estimator, or Construction Cost Planner.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct experience pricing projects within the Australian or New Zealand construction sectors.
• Solid technical proficiency across civil earthworks, drainage, infrastructure siteworks, and residential structures.
• Demonstrated ability to independently read, interpret, and mark up civil, architectural, and structural plans.
• Hands-on proficiency with estimating software (Buildxact or Bluebeam).
• Advanced capabilities in Microsoft Excel for complex cost modelling.
• Exceptional command of written and spoken English, paired with clear communication skills.
• Ability to work aligned with New Zealand Business Hours (NZST/NZDT).

PREFERRED:

• Direct background working with New Zealand civil contractors and residential developers.
• Working knowledge of New Zealand Standards (NZS 3910), regional consenting norms, council requirements, and current local supplier rates.
• Practical experience utilizing Bluebeam Revu for digital takeoffs.
• Combined experience across civil siteworks and residential superstructure builds.

What You’ll Bring:

• End-to-End Ownership: A self-starter mindset capable of managing the estimating process from preliminary drawings through to final submission with minimal oversight.
• Analytical Rigour: An eagle eye for detail that identifies omissions in plan sets, pricing hazards, and margin-optimisation opportunities.
• Velocity & Organization: The capability to manage multiple active tenders simultaneously without sacrificing numerical accuracy.
• Commercial Reliability: A dependable professional approach focused on punctuality, active communication, and long-term commitment to a close-knit, highly skilled construction leadership team.

Originally posted on Himalayas