Senior Quantity Surveyor

Place of work Auckland
Contract type Full-time
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Job description, work day and responsibilities

AT is on a mission to transform Auckland into a vibrant city that moves, so that Aucklanders can connect with the people and places they love. Be part of Auckland's exciting future and development. From transport infrastructure to customer-focused solutions, we're creating seamless journeys across our city that enable businesses and Aucklanders to thrive.

Te Whiwhinga mahi - The Opportunity - Senior Quantity Surveyor

The Senior Quantity Surveyor is a key commercial and contractual leadership role within the QS, Cost & Contract Services team, providing inhouse expert commercial and contractual advice, Quantity Surveying and Estimating services primarily across the Infrastructure Project Delivery division of the business.

The role will be focussed on assisting the Independent Certifier (IC) with preparing contract payment schedules, and where required, advising and assessing contractual entitlement to variations and extensions of time. This ensures AT's contractual position is protected at all times.

Key tasks will include:

Providing SME advice and assisting the IC on NZS3910:2023 terms, AT's standard physical works contracting document.
Providing SME advice on AT's contractual position on a contractual and Extension of Time claim. Advise the IC on same.
Advising Senior Management and PM's on risk and extent of cost liability on the matters above.
Providing QS support to the IC by way of receiving claims and preparing payment schedule recommendations in a timely manner and in accordance with the contract.
Prepare a cost estimate for a PM (internal customer), generally of a lower value, and sometimes at short notice, providing an invaluable and cost-effective in-house service. This will involve measuring (BlueBeam) and compiling an SOP using established practices.
Peer review a PQS provided cost estimate against AT's Cost Estimate Guide and expected current market cost rates and Contingencies.
Ensuring accepted variation claims are priced in accordance with the Contract.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?


Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering.
Minimum 15 years Quantity Surveying or Project Management experience on a wide range and scale of infrastructure projects.
Expert knowledge of NZS3910.
Strong knowledge of NZ/Auckland transport and infrastructure sectors.
High EQ - Strong relationship and team building skills.
Defining project scope by understanding and quantifying drawings using established QS methodologies and techniques.
Experience in building up cost estimates and constructively interrogating and negotiating outsourced cost estimates to establish the best outcome for AT and AT's funders.
Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation

At AT, we embrace inclusion and fully support building a diverse workplace where people come first and we feel safe, respected, valued and supported, inclusive of our differences. Our values are more than just words - they are integral to everything we do. Manaakitanga - We care, Tiakitanga - Safe with us, Whanaungatanga - We connect, Auahatanga - Better, bolder, together.

In addition, we also offer:

25% discount on public transport services across Auckland
Investment in your professional development and training
Opportunity for greater leadership and accountability
Modern CBD (Wynyard Quarter) waterfront-based office
Paid parental and partner leave
Study assistance
Health and Wellbeing benefits
Professional memberships
AT Connect groups such as Mana ka Māori, Women@AT, and many more!
Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!

Come join us in shaping the future of transport in Auckland - apply today with an up-to-date CV and cover letter.

Ka tiaki mātou i te hunga katoa ka eke waka i Tāmaki Makaurau.

We tiaki all those who use transport in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Please contact Lynn Miller on lynn.miller@at.govt.nz with any questions.

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Offer ID: #1232514, Published: 4 weeks ago, Company registered: 2 months ago

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