Assistant Quantity Surveyor

AQRESS; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in South Africa seeks a Junior Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial and cost support to project teams. This role involves preparing bills of quantities, cost estimates, and managing project costs to ensure budget compliance. Ideal candidates have a degree in Quantity Surveying and 0–2 years of experience. Strong numerical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are essential for this position, which offers an opportunity to develop QS skills and commercial awareness.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline is required.
• 0–2 years’ experience in a QS role is preferred.
• Need strong numerical and analytical skills with close attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and check measurements and bills of quantities.
• Produce cost estimates and cost plans for small works.
• Assist in preparing tender documents and obtaining quotations.
• Support interim valuations and prepare schedules for subcontractors.
• Monitor project costs and report variances.
• Administer variations and change orders.
• Assist in preparing final accounts and close-out documentation.
• Maintain accurate commercial records.
• Support commercial risk reviews.
• Attend site meetings and coordinate with site teams.
• Use cost and document-control software for reports.
• Ensure compliance with company policies.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

User of Microsoft Excel

User of Microsoft Word

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

Overview

The Junior Quantity Surveyor will provide commercial and cost support to the project and proposals teams by preparing measurements, bills of quantities, cost estimates, and interim valuations. Assist in contract administration, procurement and final accounts to help deliver projects on budget and on time while developing QS skills and commercial awareness.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and check measurements and bills of quantities from drawings, specifications and site surveys.
• Produce cost estimates and cost plans for small works and sub-packages.
• Assist in preparing tender documents, obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Support interim valuations and prepare valuation schedules for subcontractors and suppliers.
• Monitor project costs, report variances and support the preparation of forecasts and budget updates.
• Administer variations and change orders, preparing supporting documentation and cost breakdowns.
• Assist in preparing final accounts and contract close-out documentation.
• Maintain accurate commercial records, procurement logs, subcontract documents and correspondence.
• Support commercial risk reviews and help gather information for claims or disputes under direction.
• Attend site meetings and coordinate with site teams to obtain measurement verifications and progress updates.
• Use cost and document-control software to prepare reports.
• Ensure compliance with company policies (health & safety, quality, procurement and project management).

Essential qualifications & experience

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• 0–2 years’ experience in a QS role
• Strong numerical and analytical skills; close attention to detail.
• Competent user of Microsoft Excel and Word.