Kā te Rama Switched On Group

Quantity Surveyor

Kā te Rama Switched On Group  •  Wellington, NZ (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Step into a Quantity Surveyor role where your experience will be valued and expanded across a diverse range of projects. You'll be involved in the full end-to-end process—from early stage scoping and pricing to forecasting, claims, variations, and financial account management.

This is a unique opportunity to grow your skills and broaden commercial influence across the construction landscape. You’ll work closely with a high-performing, collaborative team and have direct input into project delivery, financial outcomes, and client relationships. We’re looking for someone who brings energy, communicates with confidence, and builds strong, trusted relationships. You’ll be client-facing and commercially astute, with a proactive mindset and a drive to deliver quality outcomes.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your QS career, this role offers the chance to make a tangible impact and help shape the future direction of our projects and business.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Lead pre-construction assessments, manage pricing and tender processes, and prepare competitive submissions
  • Scope and price variations; negotiate with subcontractors and clients
  • Maintain accurate contract documentation and produce timely financial reports
  • Manage post-construction follow-up activities
  • Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships (internal and external)
  • Maintain accurate contract documentation and produce timely financial reports

Requirements

  • 5+ years of Quantity Surveying experience, ideally in both residential and commercial environments
  • Strong commercial acumen and a track record of delivering high-quality outcomes
  • Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification preferred
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience working with main contractors is a plus
  • Proven ability to manage budgets, meet deadlines, and influence stakeholders

Benefit

  • Southern Cross Medical Insurance
  • A supportive, people-first company culture
  • Opportunities to work across a national footprint
  • Ongoing professional development, mentorship, and internal learning pathways
  • Clear career progression and exposure to industry networks and professional bodies
  • A chance to contribute to a values-driven business making a real difference in communities

About the Company

Switched On Group exists to enhance environments for whānau, businesses, and communities across Aotearoa. As a whānau and iwi-owned construction group, we lead with care—for our people and our customers.

Switched On Building Solutions delivers commercial building projects, facilities maintenance, and home renovations with heart. For over 40 years, we’ve partnered with government, commercial, and private clients to create spaces that support local organisations and communities to thrive.

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Kā te Rama Switched On Group

About Kā te Rama Switched On Group

Kā te Rama Switched On Group exists to enhance environments for whānau, businesses and communities across Aotearoa. Government, commercial and private organisations trust us to deliver projects that make a lasting impact for clients, families and local hapori. Our whānau and iwi-owned construction group is leading the way in kaimahi, customer and community experiences. As an Amotai Registered business, in partnership with Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira, people and wellbeing are at the centre of how we operate.

Our whānau

Switched On Housing – maintaining Kāinga Ora properties for communities

Switched On Building Solutions – commercial and residential maintenance, renovations and new-builds

Hush Interiors – suspended ceilings, acoustic treatments and specialist interior features

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Christchurch, NZ
Year Founded
1983
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