Director - Quantity Surveying & Auckland Lead

Laura Johns

Laura is a senior leader with strong commercial judgement and a focus on delivery. With extensive experience gained through working with leading Quantity Surveying practices, she has developed deep expertise across a range of sectors including education, commercial office builds and fit-outs, and healthcare projects.

Her involvement across all facets of the Quantity Surveyor role has equipped her with a broad skill set, enabling her to manage diverse client requirements and deliver tailored solutions using various procurement and construction methodologies – from project inception through to completion.

Laura is known as a trusted advisor who aligns stakeholders and gives clear direction, and she consistently demonstrates resourcefulness and initiative. Whether collaborating within a team or working independently, she remains focused on client needs and has a strong track record of performing under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications and Memberships

  • Member of the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (MNZIQS)
  • Chartered Member, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)
  • BSC (Hons) Quantity Surveying, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK

Awards

  • Woman of the Built Environment – 2025 Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors New Zealand Awards
  • Special Merit | Outstanding Leader of the Year – Office Award – National Association of Women in Construction New Zealand
  • Women of Impact 2026 Honouree – Property Council New Zealand

Project Experience