Quantity Surveyor 16462

JO 16462 | Quantity Surveyor for NZ Building Merchant

Schedule: Flexible

• 100% Work from Home. No office-based setups. Manage your time efficiently and enjoy work-life balance.
• 15+ years in the remote work industry. We’ve helped more than 8K Filipinos establish virtual careers with international clients since 2007.
• Competitive and negotiable compensation (depending on skill level & experience)

Reminders:

• Applying to Remote Staff is 100% FREE
• Processing your application is 100% FREE
• We will NEVER ask for placement fees, bank details, GCcash accounts, training fees, reservation fees, or any form of payment

ABOUT THE CLIENT

To improve turnaround time and manage costs more effectively, they are now looking to engage a part-time Quantity Surveyor to assist with material quantification and coding.

ROLE OVERVIEW

This role focuses primarily on pre-construction estimating, specifically the quantification of materials from building plans and aligning those takeoffs with product codes in the Qontro system. The work is project-based and flexible, with around 10 plans per month.

• Perform quantity takeoffs from building plans (PDF/CSV format).
• Accurately identify and quantify materials such as timber, steel, mesh, bolts, etc.
• Match quantities with internal product codes using the Qontro system.
• Deliver completed estimates in the client's format for pricing and procurement.
• Collaborate directly with the client via email or phone on a per-project basis.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in quantity surveying, estimating, or material takeoffs.
• Proven knowledge and experience in New Zealand building codes and pricing practices.
• Proven ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Familiarity with estimating timber and general building hardware.
• Experience working with Qontro (or similar inventory/estimating systems).
• High attention to detail and accuracy in material quantification.
• Good English communication skills.
• Reliable internet connection and availability for flexible project-based work.

• Prior experience working remotely or in subcontracted estimating roles.
• Background in working with suppliers, hardware stores, or merchants.