Quantity Surveyor Opportunities (Commercial Construction)

Location: Tauranga
Discipline: Construction & Built Environment
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive Packages
Contact name: Paul Pledge

Job ref: 241
Published: 5 days ago
Startdate: 2026-07-06
Our specialist Construction & Built Environment recruitment team is always keen to hear from experienced Quantity Surveyors with a commercial construction background.

We partner with a range of construction companies, contractors, and developers across the Bay of Plenty and throughout New Zealand, regularly recruiting for Quantity Surveying opportunities at all levels.

Typical responsibilities include:
  • Preparing cost estimates, budgets and tender submissions
  • Contract administration and procurement
  • Measuring and pricing variations
  • Cost planning, forecasting and financial reporting
  • Managing project budgets and cash flow
  • Subcontractor procurement and payment claims
  • Preparing progress claims and final accounts
  • Working closely with project managers, clients and subcontractors
We're interested in hearing from candidates who have:
  • Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within commercial construction
  • Experience preparing estimates, budgets and cost reports
  • Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
  • High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
  • Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification (preferred)
  • The legal right to work in New Zealand
What's on offer:
  • Opportunities with leading commercial construction companies throughout New Zealand
  • Competitive salary packages based on experience
  • Permanent career opportunities with established businesses
  • Projects ranging from medium-sized developments through to large-scale commercial builds
  • Supportive team environments with genuine career progression
If you're an experienced Commercial Construction Quantity Surveyor looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

About Jigsaw Staffing
Jigsaw Staffing is a Bay of Plenty-based recruitment business specialising in permanent placements. We work with employers throughout New Zealand across our specialist divisions including Construction & Built Environment, Engineering & Technical, Supply Chain & Logistics, Office, Commercial & Finance, Sales & Marketing, HR & People, Legal, and Executive Recruitment.