Franklin Smith
Published
October 5, 2026
Location
Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Category
Job Type
Job Salary
$80000 - $140000 per annum
Consultant Name
Wesley Smit
Consultant Email
wesley@franklinsmithgroup.co.nz

Description

What's in it for you?

  • Attractive & competitive remuneration based on experience.
  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
  • Step into a newly created, influential position and play a key role in shaping the growth of an expanding civil division, with genuine opportunities for career progression.
  • Work across a variety of engaging civil construction projects throughout the Hawke's Bay region, with only local travel required.
  • Be part of an established company with a strong pipeline of upcoming civil projects, offering long-term stability and security.

About the Role:

  • Opportunity for an experienced Civil Quantity Surveyor to join a growing civil construction operation based in Hawke's Bay.
  • Manage day-to-day project costs and provide commercial support to Project Managers and operational teams across multiple civil divisions and projects.
  • Report directly to the Commercial Manager, contributing to cost control, forecasting and overall project performance.
  • Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, variations, claims, forecasting and monthly reporting.
  • Identify commercial risks and opportunities while working closely with project teams to maximise project outcomes and profitability.

Skills & Experience:

  • Relevant tertiary qualification, such as a New Zealand diploma in Quantity Surveying, bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience.
  • Minimum 3-6 years experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the civil construction industry.
  • Strong understanding of cost reporting, forecasting, budget management and identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with Project Managers and operational teams.
  • New Zealand civil construction and infrastructure experience, with a strong understanding of local industry practices.
  • Currently based in Hawke's Bay or willing to relocate to the region.

About the Company:

Our client is a well-established, nationally operating civil construction business with a strong presence in the Hawke's Bay region. With an extensive operational footprint and an exciting pipeline of upcoming projects, the business is continuing to expand its civil operations and offers an excellent opportunity to join a growing team.
 
How to apply:

Click APPLY or contact Wesley Smit on 021 241 4122 for a confidential discussion.

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