Professional Quantity Surveyor (contract) - Limpopo

Hire Resolve; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional quantity surveying firm in Limpopo is seeking a Professional Quantity Surveyor (PrQS) to manage significant construction projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience, a relevant degree, and proficiency in cost management tools such as WINQS and dimensionX. This role requires strong analytical and negotiation skills, and the firm offers a competitive salary. Interested candidates can apply through LinkedIn or contact the firm directly for more details.

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Quantity Surveyor (PrQS) with the SACQSP.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience post-registration in a reputable QS firm.
• Proven experience with cost management software.
• Proven experience with WINQS, dimensionX, and MS Project; essential tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and bills of quantities.
• Monitor and control costs through all project phases.
• Liaise with engineers and contractors to meet obligations.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate project timelines using MS Project, ensuring cost deliverables align with schedule.
• Liaise with engineers, contractors, architects, and other stakeholders to ensure all commercial and contractual obligations are met.
• Perform risk assessments and value engineering where necessary.
• Produce regular reports to senior management on cost status, forecasted overruns, and recommendations to maintain financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and client requirements throughout projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder coordination

Risk assessment

Report generation

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BSc) or BTech in Quantity Surveying

Tools

WINQS

dimensionX

MS Project

Job description

A well-established professional quantity surveying firm with a strong reputation for managing major building and civil engineering projects, is currently seeking a Professional Quantity Surveyor (PrQS) to join their team in Limpopo on a contract basis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, bills of quantities, tender and subcontract documentation for both building and civil engineering works.

• Monitor and control costs through all project phases: procurement, construction, variation orders, progress payments, final accounts.

• Use cost management software such as WINQS and dimensionX to track costing, payment schedules, revisions.

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate project timelines using MS Project, ensuring cost deliverables align with schedule.

• Liaise with engineers, contractors, architects, and other stakeholders to ensure all commercial and contractual obligations are met.

• Perform risk assessments and value engineering where necessary.

• Produce regular reports to senior management on cost status, forecasted overruns, and recommendations to maintain financial performance.

• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and client requirements throughout projects.

Requirements

• Registered Professional Quantity Surveyor (PrQS) with the SACQSP.

• Minimum 10 years’ building and civil engineering experience post-registration, within a reputable professional QS firm.

• Bachelor’s degree (BSc) or BTech in Quantity Surveying.

• Proven experience with WINQS, dimensionX, and MS Project; these are essential tools for the role.

• Willingness to relocate to Limpopo for the duration of the contract.

• Strong analytical, numerical, and negotiation skills; excellent attention to detail; ability to work under pressure.

Benefits

• Contact Hire Resolve 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 [e-mail]
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [e-mail]
• 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.