Quantity Surveyor – AU/NZ Experience

About the Role

Pear Tree is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support construction projects across Australia and New Zealand. This remote role involves managing internal estimating and tendering processes, aiming to increase efficiency and bring these functions in-house. Reporting to the Director and Project Manager, you will be a vital member of a skilled leadership team tasked with developing commercial strategies and managing project pipelines. Success in this role requires a proactive, independent work style and the ability to handle the entire estimating workflow from preliminary design to final submission.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will have at least two years of direct experience pricing projects within the Australian or New Zealand construction sectors.
• You must demonstrate a proven track record as a Quantity Surveyor, Civil Estimator, or Construction Cost Planner with a background working alongside local civil contractors and residential developers.
• Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and marking up civil, architectural, and structural plans is essential, as is a strong working knowledge of regional standards such as NZS 3910, council requirements, and current local supplier rates.
• Technical expertise is required in Microsoft Excel for complex cost modelling and in using digital takeoff software like Bluebeam Revu.
• Furthermore, candidates should be comfortable using estimating platforms such as Buildxact, CostX, Cubit, or PlanSwift and must be able to align their working hours with New Zealand time zones.

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for preparing precise quantity takeoffs, bills of quantities, and first-principle cost estimates based on structural and civil documentation.
• Your duties include calculating accurate costs for materials, machinery, plant, direct labour, and specialist subcontractors across residential and civil scopes.
• You will audit project drawings to identify discrepancies, constructability risks, and scope ambiguities while maintaining organized estimating databases and rate libraries.
• Additionally, you will be expected to solicit and benchmark supplier bids, formulate estimates for diverse tasks such as earthworks, drainage, and foundation installations, and support value engineering exercises.
• The role involves managing multiple active tenders simultaneously while maintaining high standards of numerical accuracy and clear communication with internal stakeholders.