Quantity Surveyor

About the Role: Quantity Surveyor, Canterbury

As we continue to grow, our busy Canterbury is looking for an experienced and ambitious Quantity Surveyor to join our expanding team. This is not your usual managing Quantity Surveyor role, nor is it a purely project-silo position - This is a role for someone comfortable balancing project delivery with tactical commercial input across the business.

In this role, you will play a pivotal role in managing project budgets, procurement and cost reporting for high-profile commercial projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full commercial ownership of a medical to large-scale construction project ($200k - $20m range)
• Manage all cost contract, forecasting, reporting and contractual administration
• Lead and negotiate complete variations and claims
• Provide support on contentious commercial matters across other live projects
• Assist with sub-contract procurement and dispute resolution where required
• Prove and commercially manage small works packages when and as required
• Operating with a high level of autonomy while contributing to the wider team objectives

About You

We are looking for someone who can take full commercial ownership of significant projects whilst also contributing more broadly across the business when required. You will be commercial assertive when and as required, and motivated by autonomy, variety and team culture rather than job title.

• A minimum of 8 years proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the New Zealand construction industry.
• Proven track record of independently delivering projects within the $200K - $20m range
• Strong history of full project commercial ownership
• Demonstrated experience handling claims and variations (Including contentious negotiations)
• Solid subcontract procurement and commercial management background
• Comfortable operating in dynamic or ambiguous project environments
• Able to work independently without close supervision
• Collaborative and culturally aligned with a team first approach.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong English proficiency, confident negotiation and sharp commercial acumen are key strengths, enabling informed decisions that consistently deliver value, drive project success and support the ongoing growth of the team.

About Us

At Cook Brothers Construction, we back our teams to take ownership, make smart calls, and deliver with pride. Our strength lies in our people and their drive to continually raise the bar. This has led to a legacy of 20 years of dedication and teamwork. We value hard work, celebrate achievements, and take pride in the results we create and the connections we form.

From our Dunedin roots to growth across Auckland, Canterbury, Southern Lakes, Wānaka, and Otago, we’ve built a reputation as one of New Zealand’s leading construction firms. 

Our foundations are clear: innovation, quality, sustainability, client satisfaction, health, safety and wellbeing.

If you’re looking to contribute to a company that values trust, collaboration, and growth, Cook Brothers is the place to be.

Why Join Us?

We value internal growth and structured progression. The right candidate will have the opportunity to develop organically within the business over time. We are committed to protecting our culture, maintaining a balanced commercial structure and creating genuine long-term career opportunities.

We offer a competitive salary package, health insurance, and an active social club that reflects out strong team culture – along with the opportunity to grow your career while working on landmark projects.

At Cook Brothers Construction, health, Safety and wellbeing are out top priority. All successful applicants will be required to complete and pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.

If you do not currently reside in Canterbury, please outline your intention to relocate and your anticipated timeframe within your cover letter.

Please note, we are not accepting applications from external recruitment agencies for this role.

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