In this Light Lunch Chloe Stephen, Regional Events Lead at the Building Institute gets to know Bernie Pitt, Quantity Surveyor at Hampton Jones, and Nick Clements, Managing Director and Founder at YourQS.

Bernie and Nick discuss their experiences as quantity surveyors in New Zealand’s construction industry. They highlight the importance of innovation, effective decision-making, strong relationships, and intentional self-care in building a successful and sustainable career in quantity surveying and construction.

Key learnings:

• Build strong relationships and communication with stakeholders; technical skills alone won't prevent issues.
• Reflect on past managers' leadership styles to shape your own approach; blend confidence with openness.
• Surround yourself with a diverse support network of mentors, colleagues, and friends for inspiration and guidance.
• Staying focused and grounded both professionally and personally requires intentional habits and connections.

Watch the full video below.