Quantity Surveyor | Christchurch Office | Full-Time

Take ownership of the commercial management on our South Island Region projects, from budget through to final account. You’ll work closely with our Project Managers and Site Managers to keep costs under control, subcontractors paid correctly, and clients informed every step of the way.

What’s On Offer

• Mentoring and support from an experienced team of PMs and QSs
• Competitive salary, based on experience
• Weekly pay, permanent role with room for growth

What You’ll Own

• Cost planning, budgeting and monthly cost reporting across your projects
• Subcontractor procurement: scopes, tendering, contracts and negotiation
• Progress claims: preparing client claims and certifying subcontractor payment claims
• Variations: identifying, pricing, negotiating and closing out, with the paper trail to back it up
• Final accounts and cost-to-complete forecasting
• Working alongside our Project Administrators to keep the document and variations registers accurate

What We’re Looking For

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the construction industry, at any level from intermediate through to senior
• A relevant QS or construction management qualification
• Understanding of NZ standard construction contracts (NZS3910 or similar) and variation administration
• Confidence with cost management and document control platforms; Procore, Aconex, or similar
• Strong Excel skills for cost tracking and reporting
• Someone who takes ownership, communicates clearly, and doesn’t let the numbers slip

About BMC

Brendan Murray Construction operates across New Zealand. As we grow, we need QSs who can take ownership of the commercial side of our projects.

Apply Now

Send us your CV and a short cover letter telling us about a project where your cost management made the difference.

Hayley Marsh: hayley.marsh@bmc.net.nz