Junior Quantity Surveyor - Kidd's Beach

Swift Human Resources; East London; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a junior quantity surveyor to join their dynamic team in East London. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to prepare detailed cost reports, manage procurement processes, and ensure effective project costing. The company values innovation and continuous improvement, offering a collaborative environment where your contributions can significantly impact project outcomes. If you are passionate about quantity surveying and eager to grow your career in a supportive setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor is essential.
• Proficiency in Candy System and Buildsmart is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed repair cost reports for management.
• Liaise with Site Managers regarding material needs.
• Monitor claims and suggest mitigation strategies.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Cost Control

Procurement Management

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Candy System (CCS)

Buildsmart

Job description

A position is available for a junior quantity surveyor in Kidd's Beach, East London.

Non-negotiable Requirements:

• 5 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor
• A working knowledge of Candy System (CCS)
• A working knowledge of Buildsmart

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Prepare detailed repair costs reports on all fleet including equipment for management
• Load requisitions that turns into orders using Buildsmart system
• Work with project BOQ’s to ensure only what is allowed for a project is ordered
• Liaise with Site Managers and Foremen as to what their needs are and when material is required and wasted
• Review contract documents and assist with procurement, pre-bid conferences and evaluations
• Monitor claims, suggest ways to mitigate impacts and develop workarounds
• Responsible for fixing process
• Responsible for approving all construction related purchases on behalf of the company
• Responsible for overseeing the costing and billing of every project
• Control costs to achieve company budget goals
• Forecasting supply and demand to prevent overstocking and running out of stock (OOS)
• Review contract document evaluations
• Monitor and review projects and additional works
• Measure and compile BOQ and resource list on CCS Candy
• Estimating the BOQ as well as variation from drawings
• Evaluating quotes from Sub-Contractors work on a weekly basis for progress payments
• Cashflow for different projects relating to the construction Operations Manager for the projects
• Costing of various projects
• Continuous updating of all projects on CCS and integrating with CCS Buildsmart
• Manage syncro between Candy and Buildsmart
• Develop and maintain progress metrics on key performance indicators on Site
• Assist relative parties where needed
• Check all drawings for correction when received

Procurement Management:

• Development and implementation of procurement policies & system strategies to support tendering, contracts management, spend analytics and supplier performance management
• Gather detailed specification of what is required from Commercial Manager in order to negotiate for correct product
• Carry out market analysis for best purchasing deals
• Evaluation of prospective Suppliers before signing them up
• Maintain and review all purchased goods records (including costs, deliveries and inventories)
• Drive continuous improvement, best value and quality improvements within the team and departments in challenging existing practices and actively seek ways to achieve better outcomes, contributing to ensure key performance and financial targets are met and corrective action taken where necessary
• Report to Commercial Manager from time to time to provide up to date reports on procurement
• Develop collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and external providers
• Facilitate development of relationships with existing and potential suppliers and act as principal conduit for formal communications during procurement process

POSITION INFO:

Kindly apply if you meet the minimum requirements. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks, consider your application as unsuccessful.