Associate Quantity Surveyor - Wellington

Join a respected international consultancy with a strong New Zealand presence, delivering world-class cost management and advisory services across the property, infrastructure, and construction sectors.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take a leading role in the Wellington office — working with high-calibre clients on some of the region’s most significant and complex projects.

You’ll be part of a team that combines technical excellence with a genuine commitment to collaboration, professional development, and shaping the future of New Zealand’s built environment.

About the Role
As an Associate Quantity Surveyor, you’ll take the lead in managing and delivering projects across multiple sectors, while supporting the continued growth and capability of the Wellington team.

Your role will encompass full project lifecycle involvement — from feasibility and estimating to cost planning, procurement, financial management, and final account reporting. You’ll apply strong financial and commercial acumen to deliver exceptional value for clients and maintain trusted relationships within the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare master plans, feasibility budgets, and cost estimates
• Provide detailed cost checking, value engineering, and cost management advice
• Lead tender evaluations, contract negotiations, and procurement strategies
• Manage cost reporting, forecasting, and financial performance
• Evaluate variations, prepare claims, and settle final accounts
• Liaise with clients, architects, engineers, and contractors
• Identify and develop new business opportunities
• Contribute to benchmarking, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Mentor and develop junior quantity surveying staff

About You

• 10+ years’ experience in Quantity Surveying, Cost Consulting or PQS environment
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Construction
• Strong proficiency with cost planning and estimating software (CostX preferred)
• Proven experience managing large and complex projects
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Strong commercial, analytical, and leadership capability
• Demonstrated ability to win work and maintain client relationships
• Professional membership with NZIQS or RICS (or working towards)

What’s on Offer
You’ll be rewarded with a competitive salary package, an annual performance bonus, and a range of employee benefits including Southern Cross medical insurance, paid professional memberships, and the choice of a car park or public transport card. Flexible, hybrid working options are also offered, supporting a balanced and sustainable work approach.

You’ll enjoy working in a modern, central Wellington office surrounded by a professional, collaborative team that values both excellence and wellbeing.

Apply Now
Take the next step in your career and join a leading cost consultancy driving New Zealand’s most significant construction and infrastructure projects.

Confidential enquiries are welcome — all applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

For more details please contact Nick Gillingham -

E-mail - [email protected]
Mobile - 021 597 270