Junior Quantity Surveyor

Durbanville Classifieds; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Durbanville Classifieds seeks a Quantity Surveying/Construction Coordination professional to support electrical and civil reticulation projects in the Western Cape. You will conduct site inspections, prepare BOQs and cost estimates, measure works and manage monthly payment claims and cost control.

Requirements include 1–3 years' relevant construction or QS experience, the ability to interpret drawings, proficiency in Excel, and a valid driver’s licence with willingness to travel extensively

Qualifications

• Qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 1-3 years' relevant construction, QS or project coordination experience.
• Experience in BOQs, quantity measurements, payment claims and reporting.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications; proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel extensively throughout the Western Cape.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and verify completed works.
• Prepare and update Bills of Quantities (BOQs), quantity take-offs and cost estimates.
• Measure completed works and prepare monthly payment claims with supporting documentation.
• Monitor project costs, quantities, variations and expenditure against approved BOQs.
• Compile site progress reports, photographs and project records.
• Assist with procurement, supplier quotations and subcontractor payment assessments.
• Liaise with the Area Manager, site teams, engineers, clients and subcontractors.
• Identify and report delays, discrepancies and site-related issues.

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Introduction

Provide quantity surveying, commercial and site coordination support across multiple electrical and civil reticulation projects in the Western Cape. Duties include site inspections, quantity measurements, payment claims, cost control and progress reporting.

Duties & Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and verify completed works.
• Prepare and update Bills of Quantities (BOQs), quantity take-offs and cost estimates.
• Measure completed works and prepare monthly payment claims with supporting documentation.
• Monitor project costs, quantities, variations and expenditure against approved BOQs.
• Compile site progress reports, photographs and project records.
• Assist with procurement, supplier quotations and subcontractor payment assessments.
• Liaise with the Area Manager, site teams, engineers, clients and subcontractors.
• Identify and report delays, discrepancies and site-related issues.

Desired Experience & Qualification

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 1-3 years' relevant construction, QS or project coordination experience.
• Experience in BOQs, quantity measurements, payment claims and reporting.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications; proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel extensively throughout the Western Cape.

ADVANTAGEOUS

Experience in electrical reticulation, civil infrastructure, trenching, cabling or utility installations; knowledge of construction contracts, variations and cost control.

Package & Remuneration

Negotiable, based on experience, qualifications and suitability for the company.