Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Primeproperty is a multi-disciplined property organisation.

Through a number of independent companies, the group owns and operates commercial office buildings, car parking buildings, hotels, residential buildings, industrial and retail properties.

The group also owns and develops residential land and housing estates.

Our business is always moving, and so are our people!

You will get to work alongside a team who are dedicated, loyal and knowledgeable and enjoy what they do.

We have a great opportunity for a highly experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team as we continue to grow in the delivery of our commercial high rise, hotel and residential subdivisions for fitouts, hotel refurbishments and the construction of high end stand-alone and terraced housing projects on our land developments.

Reporting to the Residential Marketing and Development Manager, this role will see you responsible for assisting team members in the delivery of cost management services and projects, from planning to completion in line with contractual and company requirements.

Responsibilities

Assist in the delivery of cost management services and projects from planning to completion in line with contractual and company requirements.

About you

To be successful in your application you must have a minimum of 4-6 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor for Commercial fitouts, Hotel refurbishments (or main contractor doing residential projects), Residential Housing, and ideally experience in civil subdivision developments in New Zealand.

Qualifications and experience

Bachelor of Building Science in Quantity Surveying or similar qualification

Sound knowledge of NZ Building Codes - particularly NZS

• and NZS
• head conditions of contract

Demonstrated experience in NZ Building & Construction industry

Theoretical knowledge of cost management methods

Contract administration experience specifically NZS

Both pre and post contract knowledge

Proven ability to prepare preliminary project budgets for approval, issue and evaluate tenders to reach fixed price contracts per project, creating project programmes (Microsoft Project or similar)

Demonstrated experience monitoring project program and budgets live and reporting accordingly

Experience in build-up elemental estimates on refurbishment projects and creating accurate schedule of quantities

Experience in all aspects of financial reporting, including progress and final invoicing on projects

Experience in resolution of contractual claims and settlement of contracts

Be confident with NZ building methods and products

Experience working on commercial fit outs, hotel refurbishments, civil subdivisions and residential build projects

Strong delivery of project budgets and cost-to-complete reports during project life cycle, maintenance of financial controls and monitoring of costs against budget

Support the team with the preparation, monitoring and management of budgets

Attributes we're looking for

Sound administration skills

Strong numeracy and accuracy across all job functions

Adaptable, with ability to multi-task on a variety of projects

Well organised and committed to high work standards

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent computer skills in Excel, MS Word, Microsoft Project, Procore PM software or similar

Strong work ethic, taking accountability and responsibility

Strong attention to detail, taking pride in your work

What can you expect from us in return

Competitive remuneration package

Opportunities to grow

A supportive working environment with a team who acknowledge and appreciate your contributions and experience

A small team who are dedicated, professional and client focused

Lots of variety in day-to-day projects

The role is based in Wellington, and is available from September / October

You can ask about our team and how we work and see if we're the right fit for you.

Get in touch with us today!

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