Quantity Surveyor - Ō2NL Project

Were looking for a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to join our Infrastructure Delivery team initially supporting the taki to North of Levin (2NL) highway this role youll contribute to procurement and cost management activities within the 2NL Southern Alliance supporting effective project delivery and commercial outcomes.

About 2NL:

The taki to north of Levin (2NL) highway will dramatically improve safety resilience and efficiency as well as increasing transport choices for the areas growing population. The 2NL project is led in partnership with NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Muapoko Tribal Authority local hap of Ngti Raukawa ki te Tonga and council partner Horowhenua District Council.

This transformative project is being delivered using a two-alliance approach with each alliance delivering a section of the road and associated works. Together alliance partners are working to create a positive legacy for the region led by our project principles to tread lightly with the whenua and create an enduring legacy. We are seeking excellent people for this unique opportunity to work and collaborate with leading industry organisations.

Te kwhiringa The Opportunity

As a Quantity Surveyor on the 2NL project youll play a key role supporting the Commercial Managerin delivering procurement and commercial support across the Southern Alliance. This includes overseeing the Alliance Procurement Plan managing the Head Contract subcontracts and supply agreements as well as supporting key processes such as supplier and contractor payments tendering estimating and cost monitoring.

Youll work closely with the Commercial Manager Design and Delivery teams to align procurement strategies with the overall needs of the Alliance ensuring value for money high service standards and compliance with both the Procurement Plan and Alliance principles. This is a hands-on role where your commercial insight will directly support the successful delivery of a major infrastructure programme.

This role is based on-site at the taki South Alliance Office so youll need to be located locally or willing to relocate within a commutable distance (no more than an hour from the project site).

Nga pkenga matua Important Skills

• Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying Construction or related discipline.
• Experience in quantity surveying procurement or commercial roles within infrastructure or public sector projects. Experience with alliance PPP or collaborative delivery models is advantageous.
• Experience in work package tendering subcontractor management and payment claim processing.
• Strong understanding of estimation tendering principles contract law and commercial risk.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project financial systems.
• Strong written verbal and active listening skills; effective negotiation skills with good time management.
• Strategic ethical organised and resilientable to align procurement with long-term goals and adapt to evolving project needs.
• Commitment to cultural competency and inclusive practices.

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• Working for a progressive and reliable organisation you will be offered a competitiveremunerationpackage and the opportunity to grow and develop your career.
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• We also encourage our people to participate in community volunteering initiatives and pay for the time you spend helping to make our community better with Downers volunteer leave.

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Me phea ki te tono How to apply

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