Senior Quantity Surveyor - Data Centre

About WT

WT is a global cost management and advisory firm with 75 years of experience in the building, construction, and infrastructure sectors. With over 2,000 experts located in more than 70 offices worldwide, including regions such as New Zealand, Australia, Asia, India, Middle East, North America, Africa, UK, and Europe, WT supports clients in achieving confident growth through independent cost management.

Role Overview

WT New Zealand is expanding its Data Centre team due to increased activity with multinational technology clients. They seek an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage complex and mission-critical Data Centre projects, bringing strong cost engineering expertise with a preference for candidates having electrical or mechanical backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing intricate cost engineering for mission-critical projects.
• Collaborating effectively with clients, architects, and main contractors.
• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
• Developing master plans and feasibility budgets for projects.
• Conducting thorough cost evaluations of developing designs.
• Implementing value engineering strategies.
• Preparing detailed estimates and analyzing tenders.
• Negotiating contracts to secure beneficial terms.
• Managing project cash flows and procurement processes.
• Providing regular cost reports and final account summaries.
• Preparing, presenting, negotiating, and settling claims.
• Conducting investment analyses.
• Developing and applying benchmarking processes to enhance accuracy, consistency, and efficiency in cost modeling and planning.

Qualifications and Experience

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
• Extensive expertise with cost estimating and planning software, particularly Cost X.
• Significant experience managing projects involving mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and heavy services.
• Proven success in securing and leading major projects.
• Experience managing mission-critical or similarly complex projects.

Additional Benefits

• Competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonus scheme.
• Support for paid professional memberships including RICS and NZIQS.
• Medical insurance coverage.
• Access to car parking or assistance with public transport.
• A balanced work approach promoted by WT.
• Modern, refurbished office environment featuring flexible and activity-based workspaces with scenic views, ideal when working onsite.

If you are looking to grow and expand your career in the Data Centre sector, this opportunity offers a chance to join a leading international cost consultancy operating at the forefront of New Zealand's key construction and engineering markets.