Professional Quantity Surveyor

Aecom; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global infrastructure firm is seeking a Professional Quantity Surveyor in Cape Town. In this role, you will facilitate the programme development cycle, providing both pre- and post-contract quantity surveying duties. The job requires guiding Candidate Quantity Surveyors and represents an opportunity to work in a flexible hybrid environment. Candidates should possess a BSc in Quantity Surveying and 5 to 7 years of experience. The firm supports your growth and provides comprehensive employee benefits, focusing on collaboration and respect.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

Flexible work options

Well-being resources

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years’ experience in a QS function post-undergrad graduation.
• Civil infrastructure experience is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate over the programme development cycle.
• Provide quantity surveying duties pre- and/or post-contract.
• Guide Candidate Quantity Surveyors on works.

Skills

Quantity surveying duties

Cost control procedures

Client relationship management

Tender documentation preparation

Education

BSc (Quantity Surveying) Degree or equivalent

Registered as a Professional QS with SACQSP

Job description

Company Description

AECOM is seeking a Professional Quantity Surveyor to be based in South Africa's Enterprise Capabilities office in Cape Town. This position will support a team locally based in South Africa and Global Teams. As a part of AECOM's culture, it offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement which accommodates both office and out-of-office work schedules.

About Enterprise Capabilities

Fundamental to our Think and Act Globally strategy and digital adoption, Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is AECOM’s primary vehicle for workshare. Operating across geographic boundaries and time-zones, EC partners with regional and Global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery and keep AECOM competitive in the industry.

With a team of over 3000 technical professionals located across nine countries and remote technical anchors, EC teams are trusted to deliver high-quality, specialist services that help to fill capability gaps, resourcing needs and technical constraints on projects of all scopes and sizes.

Start here. Grow here.

Start here. Grow here.

Job Description

Here’s what you will be doing:

The Professional Quantity Surveyor is required to facilitate over the programme development cycle (engineering, procurement and construction) and provides quantity surveying duties pre- and/or post-contract while working as part of the project team. Performs specific and limited portions of a broader project as an experienced quantity surveyor. Guides Candidate Quantity Surveyors on works and detailed routine.

Technical Excellence:

• Undertakes responsibilities independently and/or under very general supervision, where work is reviewed for soundness of judgement and accuracy
• Provides expertise and supervision utilizing more than one competence on projects of varying scope and complexity
• Provides expertise and supervision with completing the measurement of quantities for input into cost plans, cost estimates and bills of quantities
• Provides expertise and supervision with the preparation of tender documentation
• Provides expertise and supervision with viability studies and cost estimates
• Provides expertise and supervision with implementing, maintaining and monitoring cost control procedures throughout the duration of a project
• Provides expertise and supervision with providing necessary input related to financial claims
• Provides expertise and supervision with evaluating variations, additions and omissions, etc, and incorporating these into monthly cost reports
• Provides expertise and supervision with preparing, pricing and negotiating change orders with clients and contractors
• Complies with all QA requirements
• Benchmarks project data

Client Relationship Management:

• Begins to participate in client meetings to discuss project requirements, explain/defend work, etc.

Qualifications

Here is what we are looking for:

• BSc (Quantity Surveying) Degree or equivalent
• Registered as a Professional QS with SACQSP
• 5 to 7 years’ experience in a QS function post-undergrad graduation
• Those with civil infrastructure experience are encouraged to apply

Additional Information

At AECOM, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity

At AECOM, our Freedom to Grow philosophy supports flexibility and balance to help our people thrive. As part of this approach, we ask all hybrid employees to work from an AECOM office at least three days per week.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.