Graduate Quantity Surveyor: Mentorship & Richards Bay

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured professional development

Mentorship program

Relocation assistance for exceptional候

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a motivated Graduate Quantity Surveyor to start a rewarding career in cost management and contract administration. You will work with senior quantity surveyors on budgets, tender documents, and project cost control.

The ideal candidate recently graduated in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management, with strong numerical ability and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management required.
• Solid understanding of construction economics, cost management and contract law.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite; experience with cost estimating software is a plus.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proactive approach to learning and problem-solving.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Awareness of construction processes and materials.
• South African citizenship or right to work in South Africa required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cost estimation and preparation of bills of quantities.
• Support procurement, tender analysis and contractor selection.
• Monitor and control project costs during construction, including variations.
• Prepare interim valuations and final account settlements.
• Assist in contract administration and ensuring contractual compliance.
• Conduct site visits to verify progress and completed work.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and contractors on cost issues.
• Maintain accurate cost records and documentation.
• Prepare reports on project cost performance.
• Learn and apply construction and contract law principles.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Contract administration

Tender analysis

Numerical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Proactive learning

Organizational skills

Construction processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Tools

MS Office Suite

Cost estimating software

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a motivated Graduate Quantity Surveyor to start a rewarding career in cost management and contract administration. You will work with senior quantity surveyors on budgets, tender documents, and project cost control.

The ideal candidate recently graduated in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management, with strong numerical ability and excellent communication skills.