Seeking deep experience in cost estimation across complex projectsProjects ranging from $100M - $1 BillionRewarding opportunity with professional development and benefits on offerThe opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahiWe have an opportunity for Senior Quantity Surveyors to join Commercial Delivery.
Commercial delivery provides policy, planning and operational support to facilitate the organisational and management objectives across our business.
This ensures our business acumen is delivered to the highest level across a diverse range of programmes and we collaborate across Transport Services and other business divisions to do this.As a Senior member of our team, you will provide specialised capital project cost estimation on low to high-risk projects to ensure the planning and delivery phases of our projects provide value for money solutions and assurance to the project budget lifecycle.About you | Ko koe teneiIt's a given that you'll bring a sound base of technical knowledge.
We are looking for someone who can work closely across our project teams, partnerships, and key project stakeholders managing all commercial concepts, practices, and procedures from project commencement through to completion with a core focus on delivering increased cost performance and value for money outcomes on our projects ranging from $100M - $1B.
You will have a sound understanding of cost estimation processes including the identification and management of risk and opportunities and how they impact the contingency assessment and total cost of risk.
We're looking for team members who are as passionate, collaborative and motivated by the work as we are!We're keen to meet with Senior Quantity Surveyors who bring:Extensive (10+years) experience in the cost estimation process within a complex built environment.Considerable experience in the civil infrastructure industry.Proven experience in first principles estimating with the ability to understand and consider construction methodology, staging, sequencing, and schedule requirements.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data.Proven track record with the identification of programme and project related risk and opportunity identification and management.Strong professional relationship building skills across a range of stakeholders, ensuring project contractual conditions are fully understood in relation to commercial delivery.A high degree of literacy including the use of estimating software (Cost X, Candy).Good knowledge of procurement systems and supply chain processes to deliver infrastructure effectively and efficiently.Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a range of stakeholders.QualificationsTertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying or related field.Membership in NZIQS, AIQS, MRICS or equivalent.About us | Ko wai matouAt Waka Kotahi, the NZ Transport Agency, it all starts with our people.
The organisation's performance and success depend on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for Aotearoa.
The Transport Agency has a strong future focus, understanding that new technologies and changing customer expectations mean the transport system we know today will not be the one we deliver in ten years' time.Waka Kotahi is the largest infrastructure delivery agent in New Zealand, our work touches the lives of all New Zealanders by planning, designing, delivering, managing and operating an integrated transport system along with our partners.
We have some of the most capable and motivated people in the industry working to provide a transport system that enables New Zealanders to live, travel, work and connect.Waka Kotahi offer a range of incredible benefits for our employees such as: flexible working, five weeks annual leave, insurance benefits, access to the Marram Trust holiday homes.Ra Katinga | Applications close:20 August 2024For further information, email: ****** be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values.
Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications.
We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.
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