Senior Quantity Surveyor

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

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Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity  
The Quantity Surveyor will work with the Project Manager to create a no-surprises environment by:

• Ensuring a consistent and sound commercial approach is applied to all site operations of the project;
  

• Managing the contractual and financial aspects of the project;
  

• Managing client and other stakeholder interfaces, facilitating the resolution of contractual issues.
  

• Providing early warning of unexpected financial outcomes.

Other duties include:

• Commercial Management - Ensure a consistent and sound commercial approach is applied to all project operations in accordance with Downer New Zealand Limited policies.
• Contract Management - Ensure that sufficient evidence through survey is gathered to support claims and variations.
• Financial Management - Ensure project systems and controls are in place, are consistent and sound to effectively protect staff, Downer New Zealand Limited assets and others.
• People Management and Development - Promote and maintain at all times a safety and quality focus amongst staff. Be aware of and apply as appropriate all related Downer New Zealand Limited policies.
• Safety, Environment, Quality & Risk Management (Zero Harm) - Support, implement and adhere to H&S policies and procedures.
  
  
  

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
You will need a proven work ethic, in addition to:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• BSc, National Diploma or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering
• Sound understanding and application of NZS3910 and sister documents
• Fully conversant with all aspects of contractual management, interim and final progress payments, measurement, record keeping, contract variations and the like.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fully integrated team environment;
• At least 5 years site experience on infrastructure projects valued greater than NZ$10M as the commercial lead both upstream and downstream
• The flexibility to be mobile as working on projects outside your home base will be required from time to time.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation 
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Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 603507