Senior QS / Contracts Manager
Diverse role with one of the regions most respected architectural builders with decades of delivering exceptional, high-end residential homes. Join a business built on craft, relationships, and trust. Known for its meticulous attention to detail and collaborative approach, the company partners with leading architects and discerning clients to deliver bespoke luxury homes.
Their success comes from a close-knit, highly capable team who bring genuine pride in the quality of work produced, and enjoy a professional yet relaxed culture.
This diverse and hands-on senior role is the key commercial role in the business but also supports project coordination to ensure projects are well planned and commercially successful. You’ll be responsible for estimates and cost plans for unique projects; challenging your problem solving and creative mindset, whilst nurturing positive relationships with consultants and clients.
With experienced and highly skilled craftsman led by a Site Manager and supported by long term sub-contractors, you will procure, plan and establish projects then support delivery through construction providing contract administration and project support.
With the current incumbent transitioning out of the business over a period of a few months this is a rare opportunity to step into an established, well-run business and enjoy a comprehensive handover.
You’ll be an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager with extensive New Zealand experience and the ability and confidence to provider wider project support, and thrive in a dynamic and influential role.
You will bring:
- Extensive experience in quantity surveying in New Zealand
- Indepth knowledge of high-end residential / architectural builds.
- Excellent estimating and measuring experience across diverse projects
- Strong commercial and contractual understanding.
- Experience or understanding of Project Management preferred
- A hands on an collaborative approach
- Proven ability to develop positive relationships with subcontractors and colleagues.
- Exceptional communication, organisation, and attention to detail.
- Related Quantity Surveying qualification, with NZIQS / MRICS preferred.
Based in their Wanaka office, the lcoation offers a great combination of professional challenge and lifestyle balance — where your commute might take minutes and your weekends could involve mountains, lakes, or vineyards instead of traffic.
For an experienced construction professional ready to align career ambitions with lifestyle goals, this is an exceptional opportunity to live well and work on projects that truly stand out.
Next Steps If you’re ready to combine your professional expertise with the Wanaka lifestyle, apply now or contact us in confidence to discuss how this role aligns with your goals.
Contact:
Simon Field
Senior Recruiter
simon@trs.co.nz