Senior Quantity Surveyor

Description

Higgins is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the team delivering the PKH Wind Farm Project in the Dunedin region. This is a rare opportunity to play a key commercial role on a major infrastructure project that will contribute to New Zealand's renewable energy future.

As a Senior QS, you'll be responsible for driving commercial performance across a significant package of works, providing leadership in cost management, procurement, contract administration, risk management, and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle. This is a site-based position working alongside a high-performing project team in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

About the Role

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you'll be responsible for:

• Managing project budgets, forecasting, cash flow, cost reporting, and margin performance.
• Administering head contract and subcontract commercial requirements.
• Preparing and managing progress claims, variations, notices, and final accounts.
• Leading procurement activities, including subcontractor and supplier engagement.
• Identifying and managing commercial and contractual risks.
• Supporting accurate month-end reporting and project financial performance.
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
• Providing commercial leadership and mentoring within the project team.
• Ensuring commercial activities align with project quality, safety, and delivery objectives.

What You'll Bring

• A tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role.
• Proven experience operating as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on large civil, construction, infrastructure, or energy projects.
• Strong commercial acumen and contractual knowledge.
• Experience in procurement and subcontractor management.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative project environment.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and risk management.

Come join the Green Team

• Competitive salary
• Fixed term Opportunity for 2 years
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Z fuel discounts, including a monthly free pie and coffee
• KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
• Great benefits for you and your whanau

Higgins is a leading construction and infrastructure company, proudly building and maintaining roads, bridges, and civil projects that connect communities across New Zealand. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, we deliver projects that make a real difference. At Higgins, you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and career growth – because we believe our people are the foundation of our success.

Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check – you’ll need to be fit for work!

We're with you on the road ahead

Ko tatou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua

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.