Electrical Quantity Surveyor R25 000 - R30 0000 CTC

People Dimension; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

People Dimension in South Africa is seeking an Electrical Quantity Surveyor for an electrical contracting firm specializing in off-grid and hybrid energy solutions based in Silverton. You will prepare cost estimates, manage budgets, and assist in tendering and contract administration.

You will measure quantities, prepare BOQs, review contracts, and contribute to value engineering while coordinating with project teams to keep costs under control.

Qualifications

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in quantity surveying or electrical estimating within the construction industry.
• Electrical estimating or contracting experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates for electrical materials, labour, and equipment.
• Assist in tendering by analysing bids from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Monitor project budgets and expenditures, ensuring costs stay within the budget.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings through value engineering.
• Take-off quantities from drawings and specifications to produce BOQs and invoices.
• Review contracts and variations to ensure compliance with obligations.
• Prepare regular cost reports for stakeholders highlighting budget deviations.
• Identify and mitigate risks that could impact costs or schedules.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure electrical costs are accurately accounted for.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, codes, and standards.
• Communicate clearly with clients and subcontractors.
• Negotiate favourable pricing with suppliers.
• Manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

Skills

Cost estimation

Tendering

Budget management

Value engineering

BOQ preparation

Contract administration

Risk management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Quantity Surveying or Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Candy

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

BIM

Job description

Electrical Quantity Surveyor

A leading electrical company, specializing in off-grid and hybrid energy solutions, based in Silverton, is currently looking for an Electrical Quantity Surveyor.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Cost Estimation: Prepare accurate estimates for electrical materials, labour, and equipment required for construction projects.
• Tendering: Assist in the tendering process by analysing and evaluating bids from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Budget Management: Monitor project budgets and expenditures, ensuring that costs are kept within the allocated budget.
• Value Engineering: Identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising on quality or safety.
• Measurement and Billing: Take-off quantities from drawings and specifications to produce bills of quantities (BOQs) and invoices.
• Contract Administration: Review contracts and variations, ensuring that all parties adhere to contractual obligations.
• Cost Reporting: Prepare regular cost reports for project stakeholders, highlighting any deviations from the budget.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks that could impact project costs or schedules.
• Collaboration: Liaise with other members of the project team, including architects, engineers, and contractors, to ensure that electrical costs are accurately accounted for.
• Compliance: Ensure that all electrical work complies with relevant regulations, codes, and standards.
• Analytical Skills: Strong numerical and analytical skills are necessary for accurately estimating costs and analysing data.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for interacting with clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail is important when reviewing project documentation and producing accurate cost estimates.
• Negotiation Skills: The ability to negotiate effectively with subcontractors and suppliers to secure favourable pricing is valuable.
• Time Management: The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work within tight deadlines is important in this role.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Previous experience in quantity surveying or electrical estimating within the construction industry.
• Experience specifically in electrical estimating or contracting is highly desirable.

Knowledge & Experience

• Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Excel as well as Candy is essential.
• Familiarity with building information modelling (BIM) and other construction management software is beneficial.

Package & Remuneration

R25 000 - R30 000 CTC

Interested?

Please mail your CV to hr4(at)peopledimension(dot)co(dot)za

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 2 weeks. If you do not hear from us by then, your application for this position was unsuccessful, but you have been added to our database for future opportunities.