Professional Quantity Surveyor

Hire Resolve – Top Recruitment Agency; Parow; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Resolve – Top Recruitment Agency seeks a Professional Quantity Surveyor to join their Cape Town team in Plattekloof. The successful candidate will review design documentation, prepare estimates, and manage cost data across multiple projects.

Requirements include a BTech or BSc in Quantity Surveying, PrQS registration, 6–10 years’ experience, and a valid driver’s license. Proficiency in MS Excel and QS software, strong communication, and meticulous budgeting and cost control are essential.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of relevant industry experience
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate design documentation
• Prepare preliminary and detailed cost estimates
• Compile bills of quantities and contract documentation
• Perform financial evaluations of tenders
• Manage cost control functions including valuations, variation orders, and cost reports
• Prepare and negotiate final accounts
• Conduct site visits and attend project meetings
• Prepare repair estimates, damage costings, and viability studies
• Liaise with Project Managers, Architects, Engineers, and fellow Quantity Surveyors

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

MS Excel

QS software

Time management

Organisational skills

Budgeting

Estimating

Procurement

Cost control

Negotiation

Quality assurance

Education

BTech or BSc in Quantity Surveying

Professional registration (PrQS)

Tools

QS software

MS Excel

Job description

A dynamic and well-established multi-disciplinary consulting firm is seeking a Professional Quantity Surveyor to join their Cape Town team, based in Plattekloof. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a diverse team of professionals in architecture and engineering, contributing to a wide range of impactful projects across multiple sectors.

Requirements:

• BTech or BSc Degree in Quantity Surveying
• Professional Registration (PrQS)
• 6–10 years of relevant industry experience
• Valid driver’s license

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and evaluate design documentation
• Prepare preliminary and detailed cost estimates
• Compile bills of quantities and contract documentation
• Perform financial evaluations of tenders
• Manage cost control functions including valuations, variation orders, and cost reports
• Prepare and negotiate final accounts
• Conduct site visits and attend project meetings
• Prepare repair estimates, damage costings, and viability studies
• Liaise with Project Managers, Architects, Engineers, and fellow Quantity Surveyors

Core Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other QS software
• Effective time management and organisational abilities
• Skilled in budgeting, estimating, procurement, and cost controlConfident negotiator with a proactive approach to quality assurance

The successful candidate will thrive in a professional, ethical, and inclusive work environment that values both performance and team collaboration.