Quantity Surveyor (AU/NZ Construction)

Location: Remote from Manila, Philippines; working hours aligned with New Zealand Business Hours (NZST/NZDT).

Salary: PHP 70,000–80,000 per month.

Company

Established New Zealand civil construction and earthworks business delivering residential and commercial site development projects across Auckland, the North Shore, and surrounding regions.

What you will do

• Prepare quantity takeoffs, Bills of Quantities, first-principles cost estimates, tender packages, and client quotations from civil, architectural, and structural drawings.
• Price earthworks, excavation, cut/fill, grading, compaction, drainage, underground services, piling, foundations, retaining walls, concrete, paving, driveways, and residential subdivisions.
• Calculate plant, machinery, materials, labour, and specialist subcontractor costs while maintaining auditable estimating databases and rate libraries.
• Audit drawings and specifications for scope ambiguities, discrepancies, constructability risks, variations, and missing documentation.
• Coordinate with the Director and Project Manager on commercial strategy, margins, tender priorities, negotiations, value engineering, and client correspondence.
• Review and benchmark supplier and subcontractor bids, follow up on RFIs and addenda, and manage multiple active tenders.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Civil Estimator, or Construction Cost Planner, including at least 2 years pricing projects in the Australian or New Zealand construction sectors.
• Technical proficiency in civil earthworks, drainage, infrastructure siteworks, and residential structures.
• Ability to independently read, interpret, and mark up civil, architectural, and structural plans.
• Hands-on proficiency with estimating software; Buildxact is preferred, with CostX, Cubit, or PlanSwift experience also relevant.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for complex cost modelling.
• Exceptional written and spoken English and clear communication skills.
• Availability to work aligned with New Zealand Business Hours (NZST/NZDT).
• Ability to manage the estimating process from preliminary drawings through final submission with minimal oversight, maintain numerical accuracy across multiple tenders, and communicate reliably.

Nice to have

• Experience working with New Zealand civil contractors and residential developers.
• Knowledge of New Zealand Standards, including NZS 3910, regional consenting norms, council requirements, and local supplier rates.
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu for digital takeoffs.
• Combined experience across civil siteworks and residential superstructure builds.

Culture & Benefits

• Independent contractor engagement with a long-term opportunity.
• Autonomous role working directly with the Company Director and Project Manager.
• Focus on high-quality delivery, operational efficiency, sustainable growth, punctuality, active communication, and long-term commitment.