Quantity Surveyor / Estimator (NZ Experience Required)

Position: Quantity Surveyor / Estimator - Remote

Salary: Php. 55,000-60,000

Working Hours: NZ Business Hours

Requirements

The company is an established Christchurch-based foundation specialist led by an owner with over 25 years of construction experience, originally qualified as a carpenter. The business specializes in ribraft foundations across all Canterbury land classes (TC1 to TC3), while also delivering insulated slabs, new home foundations, earthworks, and site preparation. A single dedicated crew manages the entire build initiation, delivering finished foundations ready for framing, with every project signed off by a Licensed Building Practitioner.

Estimating & Quoting (Primary Focus)

Review architectural, structural and engineering drawings for residential foundations and prepare accurate quantity take-offs Measure and price the elements of each job, including concrete, reinforcing steel and mesh, insulation or pods, formwork, earthworks and hardfill, and plumbing provisions Prepare clear, competitive quotes using pricing Keep up with high quote volumes, turning plans around quickly and following up quotes that haven't been accepted Raise questions with team and the builder on missing information, unclear drawings or risks, rather than guessing Pricing, Suppliers & Job Costing

Gather and compare supplier and subcontractor prices, and keep the pricing database up to date Build and maintain estimating spreadsheets and templates, so quotes are consistent and reusable Support job costing by handing accepted quotes across to the operations side with complete scope details Systems & Admin

Keep quotes, drawings and job files organised in OneDrive and in the construction management platform as it is rolled out (Obstra) Help set up and document the quoting process so the estimating function runs smoothly as volume grows Handle related admin as needed, with potential to take on lead generation and supplier and subcontractor liaison over time Quick to learn, able to pick up pricing and systems within days Self-directed and reliable under a high workload, with a habit of double-checking numbers Proactive in flagging issues and asking the right questions early Organised and methodical, keeping files and quotes easy to find Committed to a long-term role that can grow with the business