[Hiring] Quantity Surveyor / Estimator @D2B

Role Description

The company is an established Christchurch-based foundation specialist led by an owner with over 25 years of construction experience, originally qualified as a carpenter. The business specializes in ribraft foundations across all Canterbury land classes (TC1 to TC3), while also delivering insulated slabs, new home foundations, earthworks, and site preparation. A single dedicated crew manages the entire build initiation, delivering finished foundations ready for framing, with every project signed off by a Licensed Building Practitioner.

Estimating & Quoting (Primary Focus)

• Review architectural, structural and engineering drawings for residential foundations and prepare accurate quantity take-offs.
• Measure and price the elements of each job, including concrete, reinforcing steel and mesh, insulation or pods, formwork, earthworks and hardfill, and plumbing provisions.
• Prepare clear, competitive quotes using pricing.
• Keep up with high quote volumes, turning plans around quickly and following up quotes that haven't been accepted.
• Raise questions with team and the builder on missing information, unclear drawings or risks, rather than guessing.

Pricing, Suppliers & Job Costing

• Gather and compare supplier and subcontractor prices, and keep the pricing database up to date.
• Build and maintain estimating spreadsheets and templates, so quotes are consistent and reusable.
• Support job costing by handing accepted quotes across to the operations side with complete scope details.

Systems & Admin

• Keep quotes, drawings and job files organised in OneDrive and in the construction management platform as it is rolled out (Obstra).
• Help set up and document the quoting process so the estimating function runs smoothly as volume grows.
• Handle related admin as needed, with potential to take on lead generation and supplier and subcontractor liaison over time.
• Quick to learn, able to pick up pricing and systems within days.
• Self-directed and reliable under a high workload, with a habit of double-checking numbers.
• Proactive in flagging issues and asking the right questions early.
• Organised and methodical, keeping files and quotes easy to find.
• Committed to a long-term role that can grow with the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in quantity surveying or estimating.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and materials.
• Proficiency in using estimating software and spreadsheets.

Requirements

• Ability to work remotely during NZ business hours.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of Php. 55,000-60,000.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development.
• Flexible working arrangements.