{"id":3490417,"url":"https://alion.io/job/downer-group-senior-quantity-surveyor","title":"Senior Quantity Surveyor","company":{"id":452179,"name":"Downer Group","domain":"downergroup.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/downer-group","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Oracle","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":88,"open_postings":87,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.667,"repost_share":0.011,"time_to_fill_p50_days":20,"computed_at":"2026-11-06T05:58:05Z"}},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Christchurch, New Zealand","Auckland, New Zealand"],"countries":["NZ"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":31000,"max_usd":74000,"period":"year","method":"global_role_cell_scaled_by_country","sample_n":5018},"experience_years_min":8,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-29T20:30:17Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-29","last_verified_at":"2026-11-06T05:01:10Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":7,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":7},"description":"Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here\nDowner is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful.\nWe also offer:\nFree access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes.\n$500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer.\nAccess to a range of company benefits and partnered discounts.\nOngoing training and development opportunities.\nTe kōwhiringa | The Opportunity\nThis is a senior commercial role responsible for the contractual and financial administration of an infrastructure project. Working closely with the Project Manager, you will help create a no-surprises environment by applying a consistent commercial approach, managing contractual and financial matters, resolving stakeholder issues and providing early warning of unexpected financial outcomes.\nAs a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will provide sound commercial and contractual leadership across project operations while supporting effective financial controls, stakeholder relationships and Health and Safety performance.\nYour key responsibilities will include:\nApplying a consistent and sound commercial approach across project operations in accordance with Downer policies.\nAdvising management on contractual and commercial matters, including preparing correspondence and contributing to meetings with clients, consultants and providers.\nIdentifying, developing and managing variations, extension-of-time claims, insurance claims and associated commercial outcomes.\nManaging procurement and the contractual and financial administration of suppliers and subcontractors.\nMeasuring and valuing subcontractor work, assessing entitlements and administering contra charges where appropriate.\nMaintaining accurate and timely project financial reporting, payment claims, payment certificates and receivables.\nProviding contractual support to site teams and strengthening their understanding of contract administration requirements.\nSupporting Quantity Surveying team members to establish clear objectives and develop their capability.\nLeading by example and promoting safe, environmentally responsible and quality-focused working practices.\nNga pūkenga matua | Important Skills:\nYou will be an experienced commercial professional who communicates clearly, offers practical and timely advice, and builds constructive relationships with project teams, clients, consultants and providers. You will be comfortable working under pressure in an integrated team environment and capable of balancing detailed contract administration with the wider commercial needs of a major infrastructure project.\nYou must have:\nA BSc, National Diploma or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering.\nAt least eight years’ site experience on infrastructure projects valued above NZ$50 million, working as the commercial lead across both upstream and downstream activities.\nThe ability to perform effectively under pressure in a fully integrated team environment.\nA sound understanding and practical application of NZS 3910 and related standard-form documents. NEC and Fidic knowledge and application would be beneficial.\nComprehensive knowledge of contractual management, including interim and final progress payments, measurement, record keeping and contract variations.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nThe flexibility to work on projects outside your home base when required.\nKo wai mātou | Our Organisation\nThis is an excellent opportunity to develop a career with Downer and become part of a leading company that has a strong footprint in Infrastructure around New Zealand. We place huge value on developing our people and support ongoing training and development opportunities.\nWe can also offer:\nAccess to a range of company benefits and partnered discounts.\nA supportive team environment.\nThe opportunity to contribute to a business with a strong focus on Zero Harm, sustainability and responsible working practices.\nMe pēhea ki te tono | How to apply:\nHere’s your chance to join a great team and continue developing your career with Downer! If this role interests you, apply via www.downercareers.co.nz. 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