Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Graduate Quantity Surveyor for its Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal office. The role offers hands-on experience in cost management and contract administration within a construction consultancy environment.

You will work with senior quantity surveyors on projects, learning to estimate costs, prepare bills of quantities, and monitor budgets through the project lifecycle in the KwaZulu-Natal region.

Qualifications

• Recent Quantity Surveying graduate with a solid understanding of cost management and contract administration.
• Strong numerical skills and ability to learn construction methods quickly.
• Eagerness to develop professional excellence in the KwaZulu-Natal region.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cost estimation and preparation of bills of quantities for construction projects.
• Support the procurement process, including tender analysis and contractor selection.
• Monitor and control project costs throughout the construction phase, including variation management.
• Prepare interim reports.

Skills

Numerical skills

Construction knowledge

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join their established construction consultancy firm in **Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal**. This is an excellent pathway for a recent Quantity Surveying graduate to develop their professional skills and gain valuable experience in cost management and contract administration within the construction industry. You will work closely with senior quantity surveyors on a variety of exciting projects, learning to manage budgets, prepare tender documents, and control costs throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of construction methods, excellent numerical skills, and a commitment to professional excellence in the **KwaZulu-Natal** region. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a rewarding career in a key industrial area.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in cost estimation and preparation of bills of quantities for construction projects.
• Support the procurement process, including tender analysis and contractor selection.
• Monitor and control project costs throughout the construction phase, including variation management.
• Prepare interim