Cost Commercial Lead

MSP Staffing (PTY) LTD; Johannesburg; Sur place; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 400 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

MSP Staffing (PTY) LTD is seeking an experienced Cost Commercial Lead to join our Johannesburg team, supporting major transport and utilities infrastructure projects. The role targets a commercially astute quantity surveying professional with strong cost management and contract administration experience across complex infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities include preparing detailed cost estimates, leading tender processes, administering contracts under FIDIC/NEC/JBCC, and guiding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering.
• Professional Quantity Surveyor (PrQS) with SACQSP registration required.
• Minimum 10 years' quantity surveying experience in construction, civil or infrastructure.

Responsabilités

• Prepare cost estimates, Bills of Quantities and cost plans for major infrastructure projects.
• Lead tendering and procurement processes, including tender documentation and bid evaluations.
• Negotiate with contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Manage post-contract cost control, including valuations, payments, variations and final accounts.
• Administer contracts in accordance with FIDIC, NEC and JBCC standards.
• Assess contractual claims, extensions of time and variations.

Connaissances

Analytical ability

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Cost management

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

PrQS SACQSP registration

Outils

DIMX

CostX

WinQS

Excel

Description du poste

Our client is seeking an experienced Cost Commercial Lead to join their Johannesburg team, supporting major transport and utilities infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity for a commercially astute quantity surveying professional with strong cost management, contract administration and execution-stage experience across complex infrastructure environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, Bills of Quantities and cost plans for major infrastructure projects.
• Provide cost advice throughout the design and construction lifecycle.
• Lead tender and procurement processes, including tender documentation and bid evaluations.
• Negotiate with contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Manage post-contract cost control, including valuations, payments, variations and final accounts.
• Administer contracts in accordance with FIDIC, NEC and JBCC standards.
• Assess contractual claims, extensions of time and variations.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, cash-flow forecasts, variance analysis and Estimated Final Costs.
• Identify cost risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Lead value engineering initiatives and identify opportunities for improved project value.
• Support the management, development and growth of the project team.
• Contribute to bids, new business opportunities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering.
• Professional Quantity Surveyor (PrQS) registration with SACQSP is mandatory.
• Minimum 10 years' quantity surveying experience within construction, civil or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial management, procurement and construction contracts.
• Proficiency in Dimension X (DIMX), CostX, WinQS and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with rail, aviation or port infrastructure will be highly beneficial.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.