Your new opportunity
We’re looking for a commercially driven Senior Associate – Quantity Surveyor to join our Auckland team and play a key role in growing our Quantity Surveying service line.
This is a senior, client-facing role where you’ll lead and deliver quantity surveying services on a diverse range of private and public sector projects, including residential, education, insurance, remedial, and infrastructure work, while also supporting business development and strengthening client relationships.
You’ll report directly to the Associate Director - Quantity Surveying working closely to grow the service offering and expand our client base.
As a key member of our multidisciplinary and supportive team, your key responsibilities include:
- Leading and delivering quantity surveying services across a diverse project portfolio
- Supporting business development, including identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, and securing new work
- Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact
- Preparing and reviewing estimates, cost plans, and tender documentation
- Leading procurement processes
- Providing contract administration services (payment assessments, variation assessments, etc.)
- Providing advice on project risks, variations, and cost impacts
- Mentoring and supporting team members while contributing directly to project delivery.
What you will bring to the team:
- Proven ability to win work, retain clients, and deliver high-quality services within a consultancy environment
- Extensive QS experience, including leading and delivering projects across a range of sectors (ideally 15+ years)
- Demonstrated ability to operate with a high level of autonomy, including managing client relationships and delivering projects with minimal oversight
- Strong project experience, with remedial works and insurance experience an advantage
- Strong commercial acumen and the ability to provide clear, practical cost and risk advice
- Minimum 5+ years’ experience working within a New Zealand based QS Consultancy or similar.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients and project teams
- Proven ability to guide and support team members while maintaining high standards of delivery
- Relevant construction qualification and professional membership (NZIQS, RICS or equivalent).
About Us
Maynard Marks are a leading property and construction consultancy providing professional services to a wide variety of clients. Our services include building surveying, environmental services, quantity surveying, project management, structural engineering and architectural design. Our clients are local and central government agencies, insurers, industry bodies, commercial and residential property owners, property managers, infrastructure developers and contractors.
Maynard Marks’ purpose is “to create built environments where people and communities thrive”.
Benefits of Working for Maynard Marks
Maynard Marks offers an excellent remuneration package with the opportunity for personal and professional development in line with your own career plan along with a great work culture within a supportive organisation. We also offer an award winning wellbeing programme, free medical insurance, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to work with a diverse group of people.
To apply
To apply for a role in our team, please submit your cover letter and cv online via SEEK or send an email to hr@maynardmarks.co.nz if you prefer an informal chat about the role.