Building Surveyor

Company Description

Colliers Project Leaders is one of New Zealand’s leading Project Management Consultancy’s, and is part of Colliers, a leading diversified professional consultancy and investment management company. With operations in 70 countries, our 23,000 enterprising professionals work collaboratively to provide expert project management, real estate and investment advice to clients.

At Colliers, we do what's right and operate in ways that benefit our people, our clients, our communities, and the environment.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we empower their career growth and skill development. We support their health and wellbeing and foster an inclusive and diverse culture, celebrating what makes us unique and enabling high performance.

Job Description

We’re looking for an early-career Building Surveyor to join our Colliers Project Leaders team in our Auckland CBD office.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate or junior professional to build a strong foundation in building surveying while gaining hands-on experience across a range of projects and clients.

Working alongside experienced professionals, you’ll support the delivery of building inspections, technical reports, and project activities, while developing your skills across both building consultancy and project management.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive team environment where learning, growth, and career progression are prioritised.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with building surveys including condition surveys, measured surveys, and access audits
• Support the preparation of building surveying reports and technical advice
• Contribute to defect analysis, investigations, and maintenance planning activities
• Assist with insurance assessments and claims-related work
• Support project management activities including contract administration and project coordination
• Attend meetings, take notes, and maintain accurate project documentation
• Monitor site works and report on progress under guidance
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams
• Contribute to a high-performing team culture focused on delivering great client outcomes

Qualifications

The value you’ll add

• A degree in Building Surveying, Construction, Engineering, or a related field
• Ideally some exposure to the construction or property industry
• Basic understanding of building construction methods and materials
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking skills
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to learn and grow in a professional environment
• A proactive, team-oriented attitude and willingness to learn
• Confidence using Microsoft Office tools
• Full driver’s license

What we offer

We’re proud to be recognised as a 2025 finalist in the Best Places to Work awards, reflecting our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace culture. Some of the benefits we offer include:

• Colliers Academy, a 12-month programme to accelerate your career in property
• Mentoring from industry experts
• Wellbeing benefits and initiatives
• An inclusive and social culture with regular team events
• Additional leave benefits, including Loyalty and Volunteering leave
• Wide variety of product discounts and benefits
• You’ll also be supported to work towards professional qualifications such as MRICS or NZIBS, helping you build a long-term career in the industry.

Additional Information

Colliers is an inclusive employer, ​where different perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds are celebrated. Colliers provides equal opportunity in all employment practices. We recruit and retain the best people to uphold our enterprising culture and lead our industry into the future.

If you're interested in being part of an enterprising culture that empowers you to do your best work, we look forward to receiving your application. 

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