Quantity Surveyor Mangawhai

Southern Projects offers specialist Quantity Surveying in Mangawhai for clients undertaking high-quality residential construction. Whether you're creating an architectural coastal home, permanent residence, holiday property or residential development, we provide detailed construction cost advice designed to give you greater confidence before and during your build.

Premium residential projects can involve considerable financial complexity. Architectural features, customised materials, site conditions, changing specifications and construction methodology can all influence the eventual cost. Working with an experienced Mangawhai Quantity Surveyor provides independent financial oversight and helps minimise the risk of unexpected costs as your project progresses.

Our involvement can begin while your home is still at concept stage. Through elemental cost estimating, we use the available drawings, sketches and design information to develop a structured construction budget. This allows clients and architects to understand the likely financial commitment while there is still flexibility to modify the design.

We also provide value engineering, examining materials, specifications and construction methods to identify potential efficiencies without unnecessarily compromising design or quality.

As construction approaches, Southern Projects can assist with contractor selection, tender documentation, tender analysis and negotiated pricing. Throughout construction, our cost management and project management services provide ongoing financial visibility and help keep projects aligned with agreed objectives.

Southern Projects also works directly with reputable builders, providing Contractor Quantity Surveying services, including cost tracking, valuations, financial administration and contract support.

For high-end residential projects requiring an experienced Quantity Surveyor in Mangawhai, Southern Projects provides practical advice, accurate reporting and professional cost management from initial planning through to completion.

Meet the Team

  • Born and raised in Queenstown, Mark brings a deep understanding of the local construction landscape, backed by hands-on experience across a range of trades. He began his career on the tools and transitioned into Quantity Surveying, completing his studies in 2012 while working for a major commercial contractor.

     With a passion for high-end residential projects, Mark founded Southern Projects in 2017, combining his practical knowledge with a commitment to delivering quality outcomes for clients and builders alike.

    Outside of work, Mark is a dedicated family man who loves to travel and make the most of the outdoors. A lifelong sports enthusiast, he can often be found snowboarding, mountain biking, surfing skateboarding, playing golf or hitting the ice for a game of hockey.

  • Todd is a born and bred Southern man. He spent his study years working for a Concrete construction company, gaining practical experiencing while completing his qualifications at Otago Polytechnic.

    While there he completed a Diploma in Construction Management as well as Quantity surveying. Since completing his certifications in 2014 he has been working as a Quantity Surveyor in Queenstown and Wellington, working on high-end residential and commercial projects, across varying roles.

    Todd has been with Southern Projects for over 4 years, and is a specialist at using our measuring software. He currently works remotely for Southern Projects from Canada while on an extended vacation.

    Outside of Quantity Surveying Todd enjoys spending his time mountain biking and skiing, while also contributing to his local trail networks as a volunteer assisting in the construction of new mountain biking trails.

  • Mark is a Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in residential and townhouse construction, recognised for his attention to detail and thorough understanding of construction methodology.

    He has a proven track record in cost estimation, project oversight, and financial reporting.

    Outside of his 9-5 Mark is a keen trail runner, loves the ocean, his home gardens & weekends away. He often have sporting goals to work towards, and has completed multiple Ironman & ultra-running events.

    In the evenings and weekends, you will find Mark outdoors enjoying what New Zealand has to offer.