Durban Quantity Surveyor - Large Projects & Benefits

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + bonuses

Company vehicle

Medical & pension

CPD opportunities

Durban projects exposure

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban seeks a meticulous and commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to manage construction costs from inception to completion, ensuring projects stay on budget while maximizing value.

You will handle cost estimation, contract administration, and financial reporting across a portfolio of diverse construction projects, contributing to KwaZulu-Natal’s developments and professional project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics.
• Registration with SACQSP is advantageous.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and bills of quantities for construction projects.
• Manage tender processes, evaluate contractor bids and negotiate contracts.
• Administer construction contracts, including payments, variations and claims.
• Monitor project costs, track expenditure and prepare financial reports.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks associated with projects.
• Conduct site visits to verify work and assess progress against the contract.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics

SACQSP registration (advantageous)

Tools

MS Excel

Cost estimating software

Job description

Placements24 in Durban seeks a meticulous and commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to manage construction costs from inception to completion, ensuring projects stay on budget while maximizing value.

You will handle cost estimation, contract administration, and financial reporting across a portfolio of diverse construction projects, contributing to KwaZulu-Natal’s developments and professional project delivery.