Quantity Surveyor

Network Engineering; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Engineering in Cape Town is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to maximize project margins through procurement, cost control and reporting. You will influence value by proactive involvement with suppliers and subcontractors.

In this role you will prepare cost analyses, manage cost plans, tender documents and valuations, and provide commercial guidance to project staff. A QS qualification and strong MS Office/Project skills are required, with renewable energy or electrical experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified Quantity Surveyor with proven construction contracts experience.
• Commercially astute, numerate, risk-averse with cost and sales forecasting.
• Strong organizational skills and resource planning.
• Ability to produce summarized and detailed reports.
• Advanced MS Office, MS Project and costing software skills.
• Experience in renewable energy or electrical projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost analysis based on drawings, estimates, materials and labour.
• Prepare cost plans enabling design teams to produce practical designs.
• Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities.
• Evaluate tenders and negotiate with contractors where appropriate.
• Control all stages of projects within budget and expenditure.
• Monitor progress and value variations; forecast final costs and sales.
• Conduct monthly valuations of work in progress and final accounts.
• Provide commercial advice to project staff.
• Prepare formal reports in line with business timetable.

Skills

QS qualification

Numeracy

Forecasting

MS Office

MS Project

Construction costing software

Contract experience

Renewable energy

Electrical projects

Tools

Microsoft Project

Construction Costing Software

Excel

Job description

Reference: NES018065-KOMU-1

An excellent opportunity with a leading Energy Solutions Provider. The Quantity Surveyor is involved in maximizing project margins, adding value to the construction process by proactive involvement in procurement, cost management and reporting. The Quantity Surveyor drives best value from suppliers and subcontractors.

Duties & Responsibilities

Quantity Surveyor - Cape Town

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare cost analysis based on the architectural drawings, engineering estimates, materials required and labour involved.
• Prepare cost plans to enable design teams to produce practical designs for construction projects, which involve liaising with architects, engineers and subcontractors.
• Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities.
• Evaluate tenders from contractors and subcontractors and, where appropriate, negotiate with contractors.
• Control all stages of projects within predetermined budget and expenditure.
• Monitor and keep track of project progress and be responsible for the measurement and valuation of variations in the work during the contract, for agreement of interim payments and the final account.
• Carry out monthly valuations of work in progress, including forecasting of final costs and sales.
• Provide advice to project staff on commercial and contractual matters.
• Manage and produce accurate formal reports in accordance with business timetable.

Requirements:

• Qualified QS.
• Commercially astute, numerate, risk averse & able to accurately forecast cost & sales.
• Have good practical organization skills, planning of resources and program scheduling.
• Be able to provide both summarized and detailed reports.
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and Construction Costing Software.
• Demonstrable experience in construction contracts.
• Renewable energy experience or electrical projects experience preferable.