[Hiring] Quantity Surveyor / Cost Engineer @D2B

Role Description

A well-established New Zealand construction company specializing in high-quality residential building projects is seeking a Quantity Surveyor / Cost Engineer to support end-to-end project cost control and financial administration. This role is central to ensuring accurate estimating, cost tracking, variations management, and procurement coordination across multiple active projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Estimating & Quoting:
  • Prepare detailed and accurate project quotes covering labour, materials, subcontractors, and margins.
  • Review supplier and subcontractor pricing for accuracy and competitiveness.
  • Produce professionally formatted quotations for client submission.
  • Maintain estimating templates and pricing libraries within the system.
• Variation Management:
  • Identify and document project variations arising from scope changes or site conditions.
  • Prepare variation cost breakdowns and justification reports.
  • Maintain a complete variation register per project.
  • Ensure approved variations are reflected in budgets and contract values.
• Payment Claims & Financial Administration:
  • Prepare progress claims and charge-up invoices accurately and on time.
  • Reconcile claims against contract values and approved variations.
  • Manage invoice-related queries with clients and internal teams.
  • Maintain complete financial documentation for all projects.
• Cost Control & Budget Management:
  • Monitor project budgets vs actual costs within Buildertrend or similar system.
  • Track all cost categories including labour, materials, and subcontractors.
  • Produce regular cost reports highlighting risks and variances.
  • Escalate cost overruns with recommendations for corrective action.
• Labour Tracking & Reporting:
  • Track labour hours across active projects and compare against budgets.
  • Prepare productivity and labour utilization reports for management.
  • Collaborate with site teams to align labour forecasting with actual site conditions.
  • Flag significant variances for review.
• Procurement & Materials Management:
  • Coordinate material ordering from quotation through to delivery.
  • Ensure procurement aligns with project timelines and budgets.
  • Manage supplier relationships to ensure cost efficiency and reliability.
  • Reconcile purchase orders and supplier invoices.
• Communication & Process Improvement:
  • Act as a key link between office, site teams, suppliers, and clients.
  • Support continuous improvement of systems, templates, and workflows.
  • Assist in developing standardized processes for efficiency and consistency.
  • Maintain professional communication across all stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in Quantity Surveying, estimating, or construction cost administration.
• Strong proficiency in Buildertrend or similar construction management platforms.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong written communication and documentation skills.
• Experience working with both office and site-based teams.

Requirements

• Formal qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field.
• Experience in residential or commercial construction projects ($1M–$2M range).
• Familiarity with NZ construction standards and contract frameworks (e.g., NZS 3910).
• Experience in procurement and supplier management.