Quantity Surveyor - Auckland

Overview

Manage procurement, contracts and commercial governance for Auckland Airport project

Key Responsibilities

• procurement management
• commercial delivery
• supplier agreements
• strategy development
• package management
• tender evaluation

Tasks

-Manage the procurement process in accordance with corporate policy. -Deliver all commercial activities required for the project in line with company procedures. -Prepare subcontract and supplier agreements, including requests for quotation, tender evaluations, and negotiation of terms in line with company requirements. -Develop and implement project-specific procurement strategies with input from the Project Manager. -Manage smaller procurement packages for tender and delivery within the overall work package.

Requirements

• quantity surveying
• costing
• value engineering
• bid analysis
• hs&e
• communication

What You Bring

-Strong costing and analytical skills, ideally from within the construction or infrastructure industry. -Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across all organisational levels. -Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the civil engineering field, with proven skills in quantity surveying and project delivery. -Demonstrated flexibility, problem-solving ability, and resilience in a fast-paced project environment. -Solid understanding of HS&E requirements. -Proven record of ethical negotiation and achieving procurement cost savings. -Excellent planning, organisation, and time management skills. -Experience with Value Engineering techniques (preferred). -Minimum of 3 years’ experience analysing contractor and supplier bids and awarding contracts. -Minimum of 3 years’ experience preparing quantity and cost estimates.

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About Mcconnell Dowell

-Founded in 1961 by visionary New Zealand engineers, the company set out to build smarter and bolder than before. -From its roots in pipeline and marine works, it expanded through Asia, Australia and the Middle East in its early decades. -It went public in the 1980s, then refocused on core engineering after the financial crash reshaped its strategy. -Acquired by Aveng in 2003, the firm rode the mining and infrastructure boom, delivering large-scale energy and resource projects. -It tackles complex assignments—from metro tunnels and LNG facilities to desalination plants and cruise terminals. -Its specialties include building, civil works, electrical, fabrication, marine, mechanical, pipeline, rail, tunnel and underground construction. -Unusual facts: it’s built pipelines over 1,300 mm in diameter, pulled marine pipelines offshore, and completed award‑winning light‑rail and ferry wharf projects.

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Security Clearance

-pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol checks, is required