Matt Wilton is a highly experienced Quantity Surveyor and Project Director with over 30 years in the construction industry, spanning both contractor and consultant roles. His leadership is underpinned by deep expertise in cost and commercial management, procurement strategy, and construction delivery across some of New Zealand’s most complex and high-profile projects.
Matt has delivered successful outcomes on projects in live operational environments, including hospitals, defence bases, tertiary institutions, and correctional facilities, requiring meticulous planning, staged implementation, and stakeholder coordination. Matt brings proven experience in managing Design & Build and ECI procurement models, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes while maintaining service continuity.
As Project Director on a wide range of complex projects, including in the justice, education and civic development sectors, Matt is known for his pragmatic leadership, collaborative approach, and ability to drive value across every stage of the project lifecycle.
Affiliations/Qualifications
Affiliate of the NZIQS & applied as Member of the NZIQS (interview pending)
Bachelor of Construction (Majoring in Quantity Surveying)
Diploma of Architectural Technology
Advanced Certificate in Constructions Studies
Site Safe Supervisor Gold Card
Specialist Expertise
Procurement
Delivery Methodology & Strategy
Risk, Cost, Programme, and Team Management
Contract Administration
Project Directorship
Major Project Experience in Early Contractor Involvement (ECI)
Design & Build (D&B)
Lump Sum Fixed Price (LSFP)
Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)
Partnering/Collaborative Working Agreements
Public-Private Partnership (PPP) forms of Procurement and Delivery