With over 11 years’ experience in the New Zealand construction industry, Ben has worked across both client-side consultancy and main contractor roles.
Pre-contract estimating, cost planning, scheduling, tender analysis, and post-contract financial management.
Ben has a proven track record of delivering accurate and practical cost advice, supporting procurement, and contributing to the successful delivery of projects across multiple sectors.
Having worked in both Otago and Auckland, Ben brings local market knowledge, attention to detail, and a balanced perspective from both the client and contractor side.
Ben holds a Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying) and Diplomas in Quantity Surveying & Construction Management.
He is a member of the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (MNZIQS).
Masterplan cost planning, feasibility studies, elemental estimates at all design stages, and value engineering.
Preparation of Schedule of Quantities (As per ANZSMM), RFP documentation, tender analysis and recommendation.
Progress valuations, financial reporting, cashflow forecasting, variation assessments, final accounts.
Replacement cost estimates.
Initial reports and monthly drawdown reporting.
Detailed trade measurement, first-principles estimating, subcontractor tendering and analysis, preliminary and general pricing, and formal tender submissions.
Progress claims, financial reporting, cashflow forecasting, variation pricing and preparation.
