Lead Quantity Surveyor – Infrastructure Cape Town | Travel

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Quantity Surveyor in Cape Town to manage cost control, contracts, and financial forecasting across major infrastructure projects. You will lead a survey team, advise on procurement, and drive cost-saving strategies throughout the project lifecycle.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of experience in large-scale infrastructure and strong knowledge of contract law, FIDIC, and NEC contracts.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor, with large-scale infrastructure focus.
• MRICS or equivalent professional qualification desirable.
• Extensive knowledge of contract law, FIDIC, and NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage all costs relating to construction and civil engineering projects from initial calculations to final account.
• Prepare tender documents, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities, and other contract administration duties.
• Measure and value the work on-site, including variations, claims, and final accounts.
• Provide advice on procurement strategy, contract arrangements, and risk management.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for potential projects.
• Mentor and manage junior quantity surveyors, fostering their professional growth.

Skills

Cost estimation

Contract administration

Financial forecasting

Team leadership

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

MRICS or equivalent

Tools

Cost estimation software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Quantity Surveyor in Cape Town to manage cost control, contracts, and financial forecasting across major infrastructure projects. You will lead a survey team, advise on procurement, and drive cost-saving strategies throughout the project lifecycle.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of experience in large-scale infrastructure and strong knowledge of contract law, FIDIC, and NEC contracts.