Quantity Surveyor
Brian Perry Civil · 5001+ employees
What the role involves
- Managing cost control
- Forecasting cashflows
- Administering subcontracts
What they ask for
Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related; 5+ years contractor-side QS experience in civil/infrastructure; strong cost control, forecasting, subcontractor management, and contract administration skills.
- 5+ yrs experience
- Bachelor's degree
About the job
Description
Careers Made Possible at Brian Perry Civil
Ready to take the next step in your career? Join a team that thrives on collaboration and bold thinking, delivering complex civil projects that shape communities and protect environments. Here, your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work leaves a lasting impact.
About the Role
Join the team delivering the Cook Strait Interislander Ferries – Wellington Port project, a complex marine and port construction package within a live operational environment.
This role is focused on commercial project delivery, with accountability for cost control, forecasting, subcontractor management and contract administration. Working closely with project delivery teams, you'll provide commercial oversight and help drive strong project outcomes.
- Lead project cost control and forecasting activities.
- Prepare and maintain accurate cost reports and cashflow forecasts.
- Manage subcontractor procurement, administration, claims and final accounts.
- Administer contractual obligations and support contract compliance.
- Assess, negotiate and manage variations and commercial risks.
- Monitor project performance against budgets and identify opportunities to improve commercial outcomes.
What You’ll Bring
- Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.
- 5+ years' contractor-side Quantity Surveying experience within civil, infrastructure or major construction projects.
- Strong capability in cost control, forecasting, budgeting and commercial reporting.
- Proven experience managing subcontractor packages, including procurement, payments, claims and final accounts.
- Sound contract administration skills, with experience managing contractual notices, variations and commercial risk.
- Ability to work closely with delivery teams and influence commercial outcomes in a live construction environment.
- Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
About Us
Brian Perry Civil are specialists in ground engineering and civil construction, delivering some of the most complex and technically challenging projects. From foundations and marine works to three waters infrastructure, our work goes beyond construction - we’re shaping communities, protecting environments, and building a legacy of innovation. We thrive on bold thinking, collaboration, and a commitment to safety and sustainability.
As part of VINCI Construction, a global leader in construction, we are guided by our vision – Build Better Together. We draw on the strength of an international network of more than 1,300 business units operating in over 100 countries, combining global expertise with the local decision making and relationships that enable successful delivery in New Zealand.
We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.
Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.