Rowan Robinson
Auckland
Summary
Experienced Quantity Surveyor with a proven track record in large commercial projects. Over 15 years of experience across Southern Africa and New Zealand, with expertise in cost management, procurement, and dispute resolution. A proactive leader with strong communication skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Director – National QS Manager
Hampton Jones
01.2021 - Current
- Lead and manage a team of 11 QSs nationwide
- Oversee post-contract QS services, procurement, and contractor negotiations
- Serve as Expert Witness for Adjudication and High Court cases
- Conduct feasibility studies, cash flow forecasting, and dispute resolution
- Drive business development and manage insurance claims.
Lead Senior Quantity Surveyor
Fletcher Construction
10.2017 - 12.2020
- Managed cost reporting, procurement, and sub-contract agreements for the NZICC project ($700M)
- Conducted measuring, estimating, and payment claims
- Led subcontractor negotiations and managed change orders.
Quantity Surveyor
Dominion Constructors
07.2016 - 10.2017
- Performed cash flow forecasting, payment claims, and subcontract certifications
- Managed procurement, labor forecasting, and preparation of PCG reports.
Commercial Manager
Likusasa Contracting and Engineering
12.2015 - 07.2016
- Handled management reporting, commercial disputes, and budgeting
- Oversaw procurement, EOT claims, and cash flow management.
Group Estimating Manager
Likusasa Contracting and Engineering
11.2014 - 12.2015
- Managed company estimates and tenders across multiple African countries
- Compiled full engineering packages and developed estimating constants and rates.
Site Engineer
Grinaker-Lta
03.2014 - 11.2014
- Managed on-site batch plant operations and concrete quality control
- Implemented cost controls and conducted QA inspections.
Quantity Surveyor
O Steyn Construction
12.2011 - 03.2014
- Prepared bills of quantities and payment certificates
- Controlled project financials, including budgets and cash flows.
Education
B.Tech – Quantity Surveying -
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Port Elizabeth, SA01.2011
National Diploma in Building -
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Port Elizabeth, SA01.2010
LLB – Law (Incomplete) -
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Port Elizabeth, SA01.2006
Skills
- Cost Management
- Procurement
- Dispute Resolution
- Project Management
- Staff Management
- Feasibility Studies
- Estimating
- Contract Negotiation
- Expert Witness
- Engineer to the Contract
- Bank Funding
Websites
Certification
Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), 2019
Languages
English
Afrikaans
Xhosa
Personal Information
Title: Associate Director - National QS Manager
References
Available upon request
Hobbies and Interests
- Golf
- Fishing
- Travel
Projects
- NZICC Convention Centre, Auckland, NZ, $700M
- Mall of the South, Johannesburg, SA, $80M
- Eden Green Apartments, Auckland, NZ, $32M
- Queens Casino & Hotel, Queenstown, SA, $9.2M
- Elementum Apartments, Auckland, NZ, Confidential
- Auckland Hospital, Auckland, NZ, Confidential
Timeline
Associate Director – National QS Manager
Hampton Jones
01.2021 - Current
Lead Senior Quantity Surveyor
Fletcher Construction
10.2017 - 12.2020
Quantity Surveyor
Dominion Constructors
07.2016 - 10.2017
Commercial Manager
Likusasa Contracting and Engineering
12.2015 - 07.2016
Group Estimating Manager
Likusasa Contracting and Engineering
11.2014 - 12.2015
Site Engineer
Grinaker-Lta
03.2014 - 11.2014
Quantity Surveyor
O Steyn Construction
12.2011 - 03.2014
B.Tech – Quantity Surveying -
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
National Diploma in Building -
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
LLB – Law (Incomplete) -
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
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