Chief Quantity Surveyor Construction

On Line Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Quantity Surveyor to lead and manage construction projects in Gqeberha. This role demands a seasoned professional with over a decade of technical expertise and strong managerial skills. You will navigate complex legalities, manage project finances, and ensure compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will possess advanced IT skills, including proficiency in various software tools, and demonstrate exceptional communication and problem-solving abilities. Join a dynamic team where your leadership will drive project success and contribute to the growth of the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years technical experience and 2 years managerial experience.
• Professional registration with ASAQS/MBA required.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legalities and common law requirements in construction.
• Compile reports and legal claims related to projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving ability

Change management

Conflict management

Decision making

Education

Tertiary Degree

Professional registration: ASAQS/MBA

Tools

BuildSmart

Candy/CSS programming

OneDrive

SharePoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Virtual meeting platforms

Job description

Chief Quantity Surveyor (Construction) – Port Elizabeth

Requirements:

Qualifications / certifications required:

• Tertiary Degree
• Professional registration: ASAQS/MBA and South African Council for the Quantity Surveying profession
• Minimum of 10 years technical experience
• Minimum of 2 years Managerial experience
• Willing to travel to sites
• Ability to cope with heavy workload and long hours

IT skills:

• Advanced diary management
• Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Navigating on virtual meeting platforms
• BuildSmart (basic)
• Candy/CSS programming (advanced)
• Lean Programme (advanced)
• OneDrive and Bos (advanced)
• SharePoint (advanced)

Management skills:

• Change management
• Delegation
• Managing performance
• Mentoring skills
• Situational management of people
• Strategic objectives management
• Team morale and effectiveness

Personal effectiveness skills:

• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Business writing – advanced
• Communication skills – verbal and written
• Conflict management (advanced)
• Deadlines achievement (advanced)
• Decision making
• Ethics and confidentiality
• Facilitation and presentation skills (advanced)
• Mentoring and interpersonal skills
• Planning and organisation
• Problem solving ability

Technical skills:

• Advise on legalities and common law requirements
• Capital expenditure
• Commercial law and common law
• Compilation of legal claims
• Compilation of reports
• Contracts amendments, bulletins
• Contracts understanding
• Drafting of compliance notices, agreements
• Facilitation of workshops
• Financial acumen
• Forward workload planning
• Leasing arrangements
• Measurement skills
• Network with arbitrators, law
• Prepare legal matters and arbitration
• Risk analysis
• Subject matter expert on legislation
• Supplier and procurement laws