HVAC Construction Quantity Surveyor – Tender & Cost Control

West Coast Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 274,201 - 328,438; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Personnel in Cape Town seeks a Quantity Surveyor for a 12-month fixed-term contract to support tendering, cost control and risk reporting on mechanical building services projects.

You will prepare tender estimates, compile Bills of Quantities, review documentation and assist with final accounts, reporting to the Project Manager and ensuring compliance with safety and QA procedures.

Qualifications

• Degree or National Diploma in Quantity Surveying.
• Minimum of three years’ Quantity Surveying experience in construction.
• Experience on mechanical building services or HVAC projects.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and document-control abilities.
• Contactable professional references.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender estimates using client Bills of Quantities and cost schedules.
• Compile Bills of Quantities and cost schedules from drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Analyse completed cost estimates and identify potential commercial risks.
• Review tender documentation and prepare tender risk management reports.
• Review contract documentation and prepare contract risk management reports.
• Monitor project costs throughout the construction period.
• Track and cost all variations, site instructions, claims and contra-charges.
• Perform risk management, value management and cost control.
• Advise project teams on appropriate procurement strategies.
• Identify contractual and commercial risks and develop appropriate responses.
• Provide input and advice regarding contractual claims.
• Measure and value work completed by subcontractors.
• Prepare interim valuations and final accounts.
• Determine and reconcile final contract values.
• Assist with feasibility studies and the establishment of project requirements.
• Prepare estimates for service and maintenance contracts.
• Maintain knowledge of commonly used building and construction contracts.
• Report commercial, contractual or site-related concerns to the Project Manager.
• Ensure compliance with company safety, quality and operational procedures.

Skills

Numerical ability

Analytical thinking

Commercial acumen

Attention to detail

Document control

Education

Degree or National Diploma in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

West Coast Personnel in Cape Town seeks a Quantity Surveyor for a 12-month fixed-term contract to support tendering, cost control and risk reporting on mechanical building services projects.

You will prepare tender estimates, compile Bills of Quantities, review documentation and assist with final accounts, reporting to the Project Manager and ensuring compliance with safety and QA procedures.