Production Quantity Surveyor

Engineered Sourcing; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is looking for a Production Quantity Surveyor in Cape Town, South Africa. The successful candidate will oversee programme management, procurement, and contract administration while ensuring adherence to cash flow schedules and quality standards. Responsibilities include managing projects, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with JBCC and NEC contracts. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying and professional registration with SACQSP, along with at least 3 years of post-registration experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Professional registration with SACQSP.
• Minimum 3 years post-registration experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage allocated projects to meet programme and cash flow targets.
• Administer contracts in accordance with JBCC and NEC.
• Ensure compliance with organisational procedures and quality standards.

Skills

Contract administration

Financial administration

Programme/Project Management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying

Professional registration with SACQSP

Job description

We are seeking a Production Quantity Surveyor to manage and deliver a large multi‑project programme on behalf of a client. The role focuses on programme management, commercial administration, procurement and contract oversight (JBCC and NEC) with strong emphasis on cash flow schedule adherence, governance and audit readiness.

Programme and Project Management

• Manage allocated projects to meet programme and cash flow targets.
• Draft, review and monitor project cash flows and programmes.
• Meet deadlines and maintain an accurate, up‑to‑date document repository.
• Ensure all documentation is correctly filed and accessible.

Procurement and Stakeholder Management

• Manage procurement of contractors and professional service providers (PSPs).
• Oversee appointment processes and performance of consultants and contractors.
• Maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Contract and Commercial Management

• Administer contracts (JBCC and NEC) in line with processes and protocols.
• Review, verify and endorse contractor payment certificates and invoices.
• Review, verify and endorse PSP fee claims and invoices.
• Manage appointments, variations/additional fees and related approvals.
• Review and endorse financial aspects of Contract Instructions, Compensation Events and Extensions of Time.
• Support successful completion of external audits.

Governance and Administration

• Ensure compliance with organisational procedures and quality standards.
• Keep programme records data and reporting accurate and audit‑ready.
• Perform additional administrative tasks as reasonably required.
• Operate under the guidance of a Programme Manager.

Decision‑Making Authority

• Escalate project risks and issues on time.
• Ensure integrity of data collected, collated and submitted.
• Make operational decisions within scope of responsibilities.
• Drive adherence to programme schedule and budget.

Delegated Responsibilities

• Build and sustain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Ensure timely processing of all submitted invoices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent).
• Professional registration with SACQSP.

Experience

• Experience in a professional consulting QS environment.
• Proven experience in contract administration and financial administration (JBCC and NEC).
• Programme/Project Management exposure is advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years post‑registration experience.

N.B. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.