JOSEPH SAINSBURY
Christchurch,New Zealand
Summary
Attentive and motivated individual offering three years of experience in quantity surveying for a Tier 1 contractor in Christchurch, New Zealand. Highly adaptable and eager to build a career in the estimation space. In addition to holding a diploma in Construction (QS), I offer prior experience in Excel, Bluebeam, and CostX, as well as financial processing software, such as Jobpac.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Quantity Surveyor Cadet
Naylor Love Canterbury Ltd
Christchurch, New Zealand
01.2022 - 05.2025
- Managed procurement process for subtrade contracts, conducting quote comparison, requesting revisions, negotiating prices, and drafting subcontracts to ensure competitive sourcing.
- Measured and priced client variations, preparing variation submissions and addressing client queries to ensure clarity and satisfaction.
- Processed subcontractor progress payments and supplier invoices, ensuring timely payments and accurate financial records.
- Assisted senior estimators in preparing tender documentation and cost estimates for small works contracts (less than $5 million in value).
Notable Project Experience
- Christchurch Hospital - Waipapa Tower 3: Approximately $200 million value (NZD).
- Dolomite Point Redevelopment Project: Approximately $40 million value (NZD).
- Naylor Love P&I Division - Various small works projects up to $5 million in value.
Education
Diploma of Construction - Specializing In Quantity Surveying
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZBachelor of Science - Geology & Geography
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZNCEA levels 1, 2 & 3 - University entrance
St Bede's College
Christchurch, NZSkills
- Attention to detail
- Self-motivated
- Coachable
- Quantity takeoff
- Computer literacy
- Supplier evaluation
- Contract understanding
- Time Management
Timeline
Quantity Surveyor Cadet
Naylor Love Canterbury Ltd
01.2022 - 05.2025
Diploma of Construction - Specializing In Quantity Surveying
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Bachelor of Science - Geology & Geography
University of Canterbury
NCEA levels 1, 2 & 3 - University entrance
St Bede's College