Associate Director - Quantity Surveying

Lead the next chapter of Rider Levett Bucknall's growth across Otago and Southland while enjoying one of New Zealand's most enviable lifestyles. Rider Levett Bucknall is a global independent construction, property and management consultancy known for trusted advice and creating value for clients. With a legacy spanning more than 240 years worldwide the success is underpinned by four core values - Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow . RLB's Queenstown office has serviced the Otago and Southland regions since 2008, with a track record of delivering value on award-winning projects across health, education, aviation, tertiary and civic sectors. The Role We're looking for an experienced cost professional ready to step into a visible regional leadership role and help shape the next phase of RLB's growth across Otago and Southland. With a strong portfolio of current work and new large engagements on the horizon, you'll lead delivery on complex commissions including cost planning, estimating, procurement, risk advisory, value engineering and contract administration. In this client-facing role you will develop trusted relationships with clients, and shape the direction of the RLB business across the lower South Island. A key focus will be managing and developing the local Quantity Surveying team across the Queenstown and Dunedin offices, and working with the Directors on regional strategy and business performance. What You Bring Extensive Quantity Surveying experience, including PQS experience Demonstrated cost leadership on significant building projects in New Zealand Experience with managing client relationships and identifying new business Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying (NZIQS or RICS preferred) Ability to effectively manage and develop regional business and team Existing relationships within the Otago/Southland market highly regarded What's In It For You? You'll be trusted with key clients and given real influence from day one, with a clear path to grow the regional business organically - and be rewarded for its success. If you're driven to contribute to the built environment across Otago and Southland, this is a genuine opportunity to build a thriving, long-term career with a firm that backs its people to realise their ambitions and enjoy a location that offers a world class lifestyle. Having recruited for RLB for more than 10 years, I've seen first-hand how they invest in their people and genuinely support them to achieve their potential. Ready to lead RLB's future in Otago & Southland? #J-18808-Ljbffr