Job Details
The Company and the Role:
We are working directly for an associate recruitment and HR consultancy based in Christchurch, New Zealand.
They currently have a number of clients who are seeking Quantity Surveyors / Estimators – Civil Contracting to work in New Zealand. The roles are permanent.
The work will be on commercial and residential rebuild projects in Christchurch although opportunities do exist in other parts of New Zealand.
You may remember that in February 2011, Christchurch NZ was damaged by a major earthquake.
Christchurch is now being rebuilt and this involves spending $30bn to $40bn over the next 5 - 10 years. The new city plan looks fantastic http://ccdu.govt.nz/ but there is still lots of work to do.
Key Features of the Role:
The roles available will either be as Quantity Surveyors or as Estimators and will be working on large civil projects for large national construction companies but also for second tier locally based companies where you would be working directly for the owners of the company, so less corporate.
As an Estimator, your typical responsibilities will be working with Quantity Surveyors, you will estimate the type and amount of materials necessary to deliver the contract against the agreed specifications and estimate the cost of plant and equipment.
Working with a Site Manager and Planning Engineer you will help predict the timescales of a project and maintain your awareness of the different building contracts in current use.
Knowledge and Skills:
Ideally practical QS experience supported by a Degree level qualification in quantity surveying or in construction or equivalent
You can have PQS background but there is stronger demand for candidates with site based construction experience and candidates with estimating experience.
You will be experienced in the planning of major projects with particular emphasis on the utilization of estimating computer software.
Ideally Quantity Surveyors and Estimators that have gained that solid base of experience, who can demonstrate good technical skills, all round computer systems knowledge and strong attention to detail.
You will have excellent knowledge in safety regulations appertaining to the construction industry.
Superb communication skills and instant credibility are essential as you will be interfacing with a number of people from different backgrounds, nationalities and religions.
Finally, you should possess a Drivers Licence and be PC literate with MS Office, E mail and the Internet.
These are outstanding opportunities for accomplished Quantity Surveyors / Estimators - Civil Contracting looking for something different and to establish a new life in a safe and attractive country.
What’s on Offer?
Salary will typically be in a range of 85,000 – 110,000 New Zealand Dollars (NZD) for an experienced Quantity Surveyors / Estimators Civil Contracting. Most vacancies will come with a company vehicle bonus and Kiwisaver.
Candidates are expected to fund their own relocation and should therefore have around £2000-£3000 available to cover flight costs, visa costs and relocation costs etc.
The key message is that as part of the rebuild there are lots of opportunities for people to advance their career and interestingly the rebuild in Christchurch will drive significant GDP growth, while the rest of the world struggles its way out of recession.
Please do not apply for this vacancy unless you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Estimator.
The rpc Group of Companies receives an overwhelming number of CV`s /Resumes each day, and each one is reviewed personally by a Consultant. Our pre-selection process is very thorough in order to meet the specific requirements of our clients.
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