Lead Quantity Surveyor - Strategic Cost Leader (Gauteng)

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance-based bonuses

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Quantity Surveyor for a premier developer in Gauteng, based in Tembisa. You will oversee cost management from budgeting to final accounts, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget within the residential and commercial sectors.

You will lead tender evaluations, contract administration, and financial forecasting, providing expert cost guidance to project teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in quantity surveying on residential and commercial projects.
• Strong contract administration, cost management and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate cost estimates, budgets, and financial forecasts for new construction projects.
• Manage the tendering process, including preparation of tender documents, evaluation of bids, and negotiation with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Administer construction contracts, ensuring compliance with all terms and conditions, and manage variations and claims.
• Monitor and control project costs throughout the construction phase, identifying potential overspends and implementing corrective actions.
• Prepare interim and final accounts, including valuations, payment certificates, and the finalization of project accounts.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for proposed developments.
• Advise on procurement strategies and contract choices to optimize project financial outcomes.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and project teams to provide expert cost advice and ensure financial objectives are met.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

QS software

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Quantity surveying software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Quantity Surveyor for a premier developer in Gauteng, based in Tembisa. You will oversee cost management from budgeting to final accounts, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget within the residential and commercial sectors.

You will lead tender evaluations, contract administration, and financial forecasting, providing expert cost guidance to project teams and clients.