Lead Quantity Surveyor

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Lead Quantity Surveyor to join its Pretoria construction team. You will oversee all cost aspects from initial estimates to final accounts, ensuring financial efficiency across multiple projects and providing expert advice on cost control and contract matters.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related field, extensive QS experience, and proficiency with cost estimating software and Excel.

Qualifications

• > Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• > Extensive experience as a Quantity Surveyor, with leadership capabilities.
• > In-depth knowledge of construction costs, contracts (JBCC, NEC), and procurement methods.
• > Proficiency in cost estimating software and Microsoft Excel.
• > Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts for construction projects.
• Manage the tendering process, including preparing tender documents and evaluating submissions.
• Administer construction contracts, including managing variations, claims, and final accounts.
• Monitor project expenditures and provide regular financial reports to senior management.
• Identify and manage project risks related to cost and contractual obligations.
• Negotiate with contractors and suppliers to achieve cost-effective solutions.

Skills

Cost control

Contract administration

Tender processes

Leadership

Risk management

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Cost estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a highly experienced Lead Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic construction team in Pretoria . This senior role involves managing all aspects of construction costs, from initial estimates and budgeting to final accounts and contract administration. You will be responsible for ensuring financial efficiency and profitability across multiple projects, providing expert advice on cost control and contract matters. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of construction economics, tender processes, and risk management, playing a key role in safeguarding the financial interests of the company and its clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, and financial forecasts for construction projects.
• Manage the tendering process, including preparing tender documents and evaluating submissions.
• Administer construction contracts, including managing variations, claims, and final accounts.
• Monitor project expenditures and provide regular financial reports to senior management.
• Identify and manage project risks related to cost and contractual obligations.
• Negotiate with contractors and suppliers to achieve cost-effective solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Extensive experience as a Quantity Surveyor , with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• In-depth knowledge of construction costs, contracts (e.g., JBCC, NEC), and procurement methods.
• Proficiency in cost estimating software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Exposure to large-scale, prestigious construction projects.
• Opportunities for professional growth and industry recognition.
• A supportive team environment focused on financial excellence.