Professional Quantity Surveyor (Consulting) - Cape Town

Hire Resolve; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable property development firm in South Africa is seeking a Senior Professional Quantity Surveyor. This role involves managing cost estimates and financial reports while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate should be a registered Professional Quantity Surveyor with substantial experience in construction and a degree in quantity surveying.

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Quantity Surveyor with SACQSP.
• 5-10 years’ experience in quantity surveying (construction or property development).
• Demonstrated experience in cost estimation and financial tracking.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage accurate cost estimates, budgets, and financial reports.
• Conduct detailed quantity take-offs and prepare bills of quantities.
• Administer tenders and negotiate contracts according to JBCC/FIDIC standards.

Skills

Cost estimation

Contract administration

Financial tracking

Stakeholder coordination

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Degree or BTech in Quantity Surveying

Tools

WinQS

CCS Candy

BuildSmart

Job description

Hire Resolve’s client, a reputable and established property development firm specialising in major projects across South Africa, is currently seeking a Senior Professional Quantity Surveyor.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage accurate cost estimates, budgets, and financial reports for projects
  
  
• Conduct detailed quantity take-offs and prepare bills of quantities
  
  
• Administer tenders, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with JBCC/FIDIC standards
  
  
• Monitor project progress, cost variations, and implement cost-control measures
  
  
• Manage interim and final account valuations and resolve subcontractor claims
  
  
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders—including architects, engineers, contractors, and suppliers—on cost and scope issues
  
  
• Facilitate value-engineering and provide cost-risk analyses throughout project lifecycle
  
  

Requirements

• Registered Professional Quantity Surveyor with SACQSP
  
  
• 5–10 years’ experience in quantity surveying (construction or property development)
  
  
• Degree or BTech in Quantity Surveying
  
  
• Demonstrated experience in cost estimation, contract administration, and financial tracking
  
  
• Proficiency in QS-specific software (e.g., WinQS, CCS Candy, BuildSmart)
  
  
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder coordination skills
  
  

Benefits

• Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today on LinkedIn, or contact Lisa Meyer at[Email Address Removed].com
• You can alsovisit the Hire Resolve website:[URL Removed]or email us your CV:[Email Address Removed].com
• We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

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