The Opportunity | Te kōwhiringa

Downer New Zealand currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join or team in Dunedin. This role is responsible for the contractual and financial administration of our projects, including quality and health and safety-related disciplines.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will work closely with Project Managers and the Commercial Manager to ensure a no-surprises approach to applying a sound commercial strategy across all project operations. This role involves managing contractual and financial aspects, handling client and stakeholder interactions, and proactively identifying potential financial risks.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing commercial, contractual and risk management knowledge to improve project performance;
• Apply a consistent and strategic commercial approach to project operations following Downer’s policies;
• Ensuring sound financial and business practices are applied to all project operations consistent with company policies, procedures and business systems;
• Promoting consistency and accuracy with regards to forecasting, cash flow and predictability of project outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely financial reporting, ensuring compliance with company policies
• Promote a culture of responsibility and accountability for health and safety

Important Skills | Nga pūkenga matua

You’ll bring with you proven experience working in a civil construction/maintenance environment, with site experience. We’d value the following skills and experience:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Financial and commercial acumen
• A QS: NZCQS or NZCE, National Diploma or equivalent
• Fully conversant with all aspects of contractual management, interim and final progress claims, measurement, record keeping, contract variations and the like
• The ability to work under pressure in a fully integrated team environment
• Experience working with NZS3910 and NZS3917 contracts

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

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
• Discounts for Samsung, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more!
• $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
• Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader’s programme for top performers

Have a look at our other great benefits here!

How to apply:

If you are looking for more than just a job – but a real career opportunity. Don't delay, register your interest by applying on-line today! Apply online at www.downercareers.co.nz search for reference 737488

Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful, applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-Employment drug test and medical.

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities. Downer’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.