Shaun de Pontes

Associate – Quantity Surveying

Shaun is a skilled and motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor with experience on a large and diverse range of local and international projects.  His experience includes all aspects of precontract, contract and post contract stages of projects.  With a proven track record, meticulous and detailed approach, he strives to deliver high quality services to clients and project stakeholders.

Shaun has a strong background and experience in delivering core quantity surveying services from project conception to completion, and has led, managed, and mentored staff.  His ability to add value and provide strategic perspectives to projects and teams supports successful outcomes.  He has experience and ability to successfully manage challenging projects including being engaged to review, provide advice or services to rescue failing projects.  

Shaun’s experience also includes preparing and providing expert evidence for a range of construction disputes and litigation cases.

Key skills and expertise

▪ Strategic procurement advice

▪ Estimating and cost planning

▪ Tendering and analysis

▪ Value management

▪ Post contract duties

▪ NZS form of contract

▪ Litigation support

Qualifications and affiliations

▪ Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) in Quantity Surveying, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University