About Morden



Morden is a privately owned, multidisciplinary construction consultancy company operating in the Wellington region. They pride themselves on their commitment to customers and providing smart consulting with contractor experience.

 

They have one simple statement that encapsulates their broader purpose as a consulting firm: unlocking the potential of those who advance our society. We try to live our purpose through our work every day by focusing on five purpose principles:

 

  • We bring insight to light by challenging traditional thinking and ways of operating and bringing new perspectives to the toughest problems.
  • We drive inspired impact by looking beyond the next deadline to the next decade and by collaborating closely with our clients to enable and energise their organisations.
  • We conquer complexity by discovering unique sources of competitive advantage and hidden truths in dynamic, complex systems.
  • We lead with integrity by confronting the hard issues, staying true to our values, and stating our views candidly and directly.
  • We grow by growing others enabling our clients, colleagues, and the broader community to build success and achieve their full potential.

 
Dave Morris and Phil Hebden are both experts in the construction industry with vast experience in the main contracting arena. They now have moved into the consulting space with a point of difference not necessarily available to the competition. With memberships to 8 professional bodies and active roles in the Vertical Constructors leaders Group and the Construction Accord.

About the Role - Quantity Surveyor


Join this team of construction professionals and experts in the industry, working across multiple projects and making a difference.


  • Opportunity to learn and grow with a development plan in place
  • Birthday off and group lunches, plus other benefits
  • New office for February 2023 - includes a fully equipped gym

One Eighty Recruitment have partnered with Morden to find the next person to help take Morden into new heights and continue to deliver their vision of being a first-choice owner led company who focusses on excellence and building long term relationships.


The core work will focus on construction costs, covering pre-construction, post contract, claims management and expert witness submissions. You will help manage client relationships and provide ongoing quality control and advice to clients.
 
Morden work with a range of clients including government organisations such as Kāinga Ora, Kiwirail and the Callaghan Innovation, main contractors, other consultancy firms, developers, and principles as well as sub-contractors.

 

Morden is a dynamic growing business which will reward successful candidates with varied opportunities to both develop and assist in the development of others. Those that come on board now will have the ability to be part of the company’s journey. Morden are inclusive in their approach to employment.


You may simply be looking for a change, or you may be ready to take the leap into a senior role and start mentoring someone, I'd love to hear from you either way.
 
Your responsibilities will include:


  • Quantity surveying managing financials and procurement
  • Building and maintaining relationships with key stake holders and clients
  • Ensuring all aspects of health and safety are followed
  • Ensuring operational tasks are completed in accordance with company policy and timelines given
  • Dispute Resolution

Skills and experience required:


  • Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to priorities workloads
  • Ability to consult, negotiate, influence, and persuade
  • Excellent communication skills. You must be able to convey communication professionally and assertively to all involved
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying
  • Have a profitable track record of project financial management


Culture 


A super friendly, open plan office with direct access to directors and decision makers alike who are always happy to help. New office space in February 2023, a gym in the office, team lunches and your birthday off.


Other benefits are:

Long service leave

Flexible working – start/finish times

Phone, laptop, tablet etc

Fuel Card

Values Awards

Team drinks

Social events

L&D budget

Professional memberships paid for

Wellness programme


You will be rewarded with a salary of $110k-$130k plus a vehicle depending on experience. For further information or for a confidential discussion please contact Matt Steed on 027888907 or matt@oneeighty.co.nz 

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