Brosnan Looking for Quantity Surveyor at Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand Full Time

Brosnan offers tailored solutions in building remediation, refurbishment, and restoration that inspire confidence and create peace of mind for our clients.

Brosnan’s strong company culture is built around our purpose and vision, which drives how we approach and deliver our award-winning commercial projects. We know this starts with having the best people on our team – people who take ownership and develop innovative solutions.

At Brosnan, we are serious about career development and offer opportunities for learning, training, and growth. We build relationships with people who share our purpose of making a positive difference and are excited to help restore people’s confidence in construction.

About The Role

Brosnan’s Quantity Surveyors work closely with the project team, subcontractors, and key project stakeholders. They are responsible for managing all commercial concepts, practices, and procedures from project commencement through completion.

You’ll be relied on for your understanding of commercial contract law and your comfort with drafting subcontractor agreements, assessing payment claims and variations, enforcing adherence to contract terms, and risk management.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Review contract terms and conditions to ensure contractual adherence and protection of risk
• Negotiate favourable outcomes with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Risk management and problem-solving
• Procurement of subcontractors
• Compile Subcontract agreements
• Assess payment claims and variations
• Measure, estimate, and value variation claims
• Establish rates from first principles
• Compile and submission of variation claims
• Mentor junior quantity surveyors
• Monthly cost reporting and accurate cost forecasting
• Manage relationships with clients and key project stakeholders
• Work closely with carpentry teams to ensure labour and material tracking are managed as efficiently as possible

Requirements

• Commercial construction experience necessary
• Diploma or degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
• Enjoy collaboration and working with a team
• Decisive and solutions-oriented
• CostX (training provided)
• CAT Projects (training provided)

Benefits

• Work alongside an ambitious, high-performing team in a diverse team environment
• Drive change, make a positive difference, and build confidence in construction for the industry
• Deliver high-profile, complex commercial projects
• Shape your own opportunities and career journey
• Competitive remuneration package
• On-going training and support
• Health, Life, Trauma & Income Protection Insurance
• A great range of other wellness and corporate benefits