About us

Gibbons Naylor is a regional part of Naylor Love. Naylor Love is a Kiwi owned and operating since 1910, we are part of one of the largest commercial construction companies in New Zealand. Operating across 100+ projects nationwide with over 900+ employees, we are known in the industry for delivering high quality projects with the people to match.

Pivotal to our success, our culture is at the heart of everything we do. We offer an enjoyable place to work, career development and exposure to some of the country's largest developments. Naylor Love is shaping the future of construction in New Zealand; join our team today and love your job tomorrow.

The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our established Nelson team. You will build on our continuing, award-winning successes and lead and deliver our projects by providing effective and accurate financial quantity surveying services in all technical and contractual aspects of the role. You will have a solid track record working for a main commercial contractor or specialist sub-contractor with the ability to manage projects of varying complexity and size within the Nelson/Tasman region.

The role includes (but is not limited to) project financial management and administration of a variety of building contracts, pre-construction activities, estimating and tendering, letting and administration of sub-contractors, variation identification and processing and successful final account negotiations.

You must be a team player, who takes personal ownership and responsibility for your results ensuring the best results are achieved.

Why work for us?

At Gibbons Naylor, we know work isn't only about who you work for, it's also about what you do and your work experiences. When you join Gibbons Naylor, you will learn that we live our values and that our philosophy of 'Our People are our Brand' is shaped by employees having ownership of what they do. At Gibbons Naylor, we will help you take charge of your career by giving you opportunities to grow and develop. We can promise you a challenging career in a positive team working environment.

In addition to a generous salary, you will have access to a wide range of other benefits including the following:

• Southern Cross medical insurance for you and your whānau (covers pre-existing conditions)

• Paid parental leave

• Access to purchase additional leave

• Annual skin checks, flu vaccinations and health checks

• Access to children's scholarships to support your tamariki undertaking construction related study

• Staff purchasing benefits

• Volunteer days to give back to your local community

• Professional development and career progression opportunities

• Access to free independent counselling and support services for you and your family

This is a project related, 12-month fixed-term position. An opportunity to extend may be available after review.

Applications close on Tuesday, 3 March 2026.

To view a copy of the position description, please copy and paste the following link into your internet browser: https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/802556_JobDesc.pdf

The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire including a drug screen and be eligible to work in New Zealand either as a resident or by holding a current work visa.

Gibbons Naylor is an equal opportunities employer and committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion across all areas of our business.

Building People, Creating a Sustainable Future - He Whaihanga Tangata, He Waihanga Anamata Toitū.