Karel Barnard

Associate – Quantity Surveyor

Karel has over 12 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor, having joined WT Partnership in August 2019, having relocated from South Africa.  Over his career, Karel has worked on large-scale projects throughout New Zealand and South Africa building up international knowledge that can be transferred across projects.  Karel has sound experience in understanding clients’ needs and risks to support their business objectives. He has a proven track record of delivering projects within budget.

Prior to joining WT Partnership Karel was responsible for the cost management of several projects for MLC Quantity Surveyors in South Africa. Karel was also responsible for the delivery of more complex projects, successfully achieving the client’s desired outcomes.

Karel is proactive, adaptable and committed to success and strives for client satisfaction through-out the project construction period.

Key Skills & Attributes

Karel has expertise across the range of Cost Management services, including:

▪ Strategic Procurement Advice

▪ Tendering & Analysis

▪ Cost planning & estimating

▪ Post contract cost reporting

▪ Value management

▪ Knowledge of NZ construction industry and standard forms of contract