Quantity Surveyor at Watercare Services Limited

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quantity Surveying, Cost Assurance, Financial Data Evaluation, Contractor Charges Oversight, People Leadership, Public Environment Operation, NZIQS, FRICS, MRICS, ARICS, Construction Economics, Legislation Understanding, Commercial Drivers Understanding, Independent Work, Priority Management

Industry

Utilities

Description

He kōrero mō mātou | About Watercare Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy Now is an exciting time to join Watercare, we're planning to spend $14 billion over the next 10 years to ensure we can continue to support our growing city in a climate-resilient way. When you average that out, that's an investment of $3.8 million every day! He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor to demonstrate their expertise at Watercare, New Zealand’s largest water utility. In this role, you’ll deliver high-quality Quantity Surveying services and provide critical cost assurance across our supplier network. You’ll play a key role in ensuring transparency and accountability in contractor charges, while evaluating the robustness of financial data used to support those charges. Please note: This role requires a high level of engagement with suppliers and will involve spending at least four days per week onsite at supplier offices, in and around the Auckland region. You will work in a team alongside an Internal Auditor when out at supplier offices. Key Responsibilities Deliver high-quality Quantity Surveying services to support Watercare’s strategic and operational goals. Provide visibility and oversight of contractor costs charged to Watercare, ensuring accuracy and fairness. Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of financial data used by suppliers as the basis for invoicing Watercare, and that work has been completed to the required quality standards Ngā pūkenga e rapu nei mātou | About you To succeed in this role, you’ll need to demonstrate strong people leadership and a proven ability to operate within large, complex public or corporate environments. Your qualifications and experience will include: A recognised professional qualification such as New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NZIQS), or an equivalent international designation (e.g. FRICS, MRICS, or ARICS). In-depth knowledge of quantity surveying methodologies, processes, and procedures, supported by a Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics. A solid understanding of business operations, including relevant legislation and key commercial drivers. The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality outcomes with minimal supervision Ngā hua mōu | What's in it for you We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including: • Training and development opportunities • Life and income protection insurance plans • Generous parental leave • Employee discounts at a range of large retailers Me pēhea te tono mai | How to Apply Come and join our team! If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a fantastic team then please apply online today - careers.watercare.co.nz.

Responsibilities

The Quantity Surveyor will deliver high-quality Quantity Surveying services to support Watercare's strategic and operational goals, focusing on providing oversight of contractor costs to ensure accuracy and fairness. A key duty involves evaluating the financial data suppliers use for invoicing and verifying that work meets required quality standards.