Junior Quantity Surveyor

The Key Recruitment Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 334,800 - 446,400; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Cape Town is seeking a Junior Quantity Surveyor to accurately measure and price construction projects. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in Quantity Surveying, with thorough knowledge in roofing, waterproofing, or painting sectors. Proficiency in MS Office and fluent English is required, while an understanding of Afrikaans is advantageous. This role involves relationship management, project management, and effective problem-solving within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Quantity Surveying experience in construction.
• At least 2 years in painting, waterproofing, or roofing projects.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Measure plans/buildings accurately to price them.
• Submit quotes/tender in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot crises and problems as they arise.
• Build positive relationships with clients.
• Project manage contracts.

Skills

Construction Industry experience

Measuring buildings accurately

Intermediate computer literacy

Fluent in English

Understanding Afrikaans

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Junior Quantity Surveyor – Cape Town

A Leading Roofing, Asbestos, Waterproofing, Structural Repairs and Painting Construction Company is looking for a Junior Quantity Surveyor. The company is based in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town.

Requirements for the position

• National Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management (Advantageous)
• Alternatively: Construction Industry experience of 5 years.
• Minimum 5 years of Quantity Surveying experience in construction, with at least 2 years in painting, waterproofing, or roofing projects.
• Knowledge of construction methods, materials/products and processes is required.
• Recent experience as a QS / Estimator and/or Project Manager.
• Ability to accurately measure a building timeously.
• Intermediate computer literacy in MS Word; MS Excel; MS Outlook.
• Must be fluent in English and understand Afrikaans.
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Main Responsibilities (but not limited to these only)

• Measure plans/buildings accurately in order to price them.
• Pricing including building up rates.
• Submit quotes/tender timeously.
• Facilitate and expedite the production processes
• Troubleshoot crises and problems as and when they arise.
• Identify problems and find cost effective solutions to resolve.
• Support Contracts managers with planning and organizing resources.
• Build, create and maintain positive relationships with both internal and external clients.
• Promote the sale of company services.
• Project manage contracts

Core Competencies

• Communication
• Sense of personal accountability & drive.
• Teamwork
• Problem solving & solution orientated.
• Attitude of CARE (service, warmth & caring for people & community, loyalty, communication & engagement.
• PASSION for customer service & satisfaction (solution orientated, innovation, commitment, self-motivated, resilient)
• PRIDE in the quality of work (excellence, quality, professionalism, reliability, trust, detail, neatness, confidence, personal impact, self-management)

Please apply online or contact David on 021 – 531 2015 for more information.