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Senior Quantity Surveyor
Leighs Construction Ltd
Senior Quantity Surveyor responsible for managing project documentation, preparing financial reports, overseeing procurement, developing budgets, and providing guidance to junior quantity surveyors.
22d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Hybrid
Company Size
280 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Health
Commercial
Retail
Primary Industry
Agriculture
Education
Government
Role
What you would be doing
budget management
team leadership
procurement management
financial reporting
cash flow management
- Develop and manage project budgets, ensure compliance with contract requirements, monitor financial performance, and approve project expenditure invoices.
- Provide supervision and guidance to intermediate and junior quantity surveyors while upholding Leighs’ leadership values and competency framework.
- Establish procurement plans, negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers, manage subcontractor payments, and track contract instructions and charges.
- Manage project documentation, prepare financial reports (progress claims, final accounts, labour analysis), and oversee procurement, cash flow, and project changes.
What you bring
10+ years
qs qualification
financial tools
collaboration
business principles
- Minimum 10 + years relevant industry experience in quantity surveying
- Recognised and relevant professional QS qualification
- Expertise in predicting future expenses and income using financial tools for informed decision-making.
- Skill in collaborating effectively with others to achieve common goals and maintain a positive team environment.
- Knowledge of applying business principles, including market analysis, financial understanding, and risk management, to drive organisational success.
- The opportunity to make a real difference across the organisation
- Competitive salary
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship- must have new zealand residency or a valid new zealand work visa.
- must complete a pre-employment medical check, including drug and alcohol testing, and undergo a criminal history check with the ministry of justice.
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Overview
NZ$50m to NZ$250m
Revenue Growth
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2005 Antarctic Build
Extreme Environment Project
Constructed the Hillary Field Centre in Antarctica, showcasing capability in extreme conditions.
2015 Auckland Expansion
High-Tech Projects
Delivered major high-tech projects including Middlemore and Starship hospitals in Auckland.
2013 Christchurch Rebuild
Disaster Recovery Effort
Spearheaded major demolitions and rebuilds, including Burwood Hospital after the earthquakes.
- Began with small regional builds in Canterbury and expanded across New Zealand.
- Known for taking on tough, unusual environments, from Antarctica to complex healthcare and justice facilities.
- Deploy BIM and in-house trades for precise, collaborative delivery.
- Hold Green Star accreditations for sustainability.
- Portfolio spans government, health, education, commercial, and infrastructure projects, ranging from multi-million-dollar campuses to critical labs.
- Pride
- Passion
- Excellence
- A mission to create a legacy of important buildings for our community
- A vision to make construction a better and more enjoyable place to work
- Strong governance and leadership that support people
- A people-focused, process-driven culture that enables teams to meet high standards
- Strategically focused relationships built on openness, transparency, and collaboration
537 tonnes CO₂
Embodied carbon reduction
The use of low-carbon concrete in select projects has reduced embodied carbon by 537 tonnes of CO₂.
79–80%
Carbon reduction with mass timber
Employing mass timber in construction reduces embodied carbon by 79–80% compared to traditional methods.
Tripling output
Renewable energy upgrade
The Scott Base rebuild includes a renewable energy upgrade that triples the wind farm's output.
- Accredited with ISO 14001 and has a formal Environmental Management System.
- Each project is governed by an Environmental Management Plan to identify, mitigate, and monitor environmental impacts.
- Involved in multiple Green Star projects across New Zealand, including notable developments like the Taranaki Base Hospital, Christchurch Campus redevelopment, 211 High Street, Burnham facility, and Kāinga Ora homes.
- Track and report recycling and waste volumes throughout project lifecycles.
- Collaborates with clients to support their environmental targets through project delivery.
- No publicly disclosed DE&I strategy or gender‑based metrics found
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