Senior Quantity Surveyor

Description

Summary: Vantis is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Contracts Manager to manage the commercial performance of residential and commercial projects, ensuring accurate pricing and protected margins. Highlights: 1. Key role working closely with directors and site teams 2. Long-term career progression within a growing company 3. Strong forward workload and job security Vantis is requiring a Quantity Surveyor / Contracts Manager to join our team. Vantis is a growing construction company based in Timaru, delivering high-quality residential and commercial projects. With a strong forward workload and clear growth plans, we are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial performance of our projects across South Canterbury. This is a key role within the business, working closely with directors and site teams to ensure projects are priced accurately, variations are captured, and margins are protected. Key Responsibilities: • Pricing residential and commercial projects • Managing variations and progress claims • Tracking and reporting project costs • Back-costing and margin analysis • Contract administration support What We’re Looking For: • Proven QS experience in NZ construction • Strong understanding of residential and/or light commercial builds • High attention to detail and strong commercial awareness • Confident communication with clients and project teams What We Offer: • Competitive salary aligned with experience • Strong forward workload and job security • Long-term career progression within a growing company • Flexible work structure combining remote work and regular site engagement If you’re commercially sharp, organised, and want to be part of a company entering its next stage of growth, we’d like to hear from you.