Quantity Surveyor

Raubex Group Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Raubex Group Ltd in Cape Town seeks an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join our team. You will support the Senior QS with detailed estimating, tender preparation, and cost reporting across projects.

The role requires a BSc or BTech in Quantity Surveying with 5–10 years in construction, CCS experience, and a solid understanding of contracts and cost control. Based in the Western Cape, you will work with site management to ensure budgets are met, maintain records, and contribute to monthly

Qualifications

• Must have BSc or BTech Degree in Quantity Surveying.
• 5-10 years experience in the Construction industry.
• Experience with Construction Computer Software (CCS).
• Understanding of a Senior QS role.
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Senior Quantity Surveyor in detailed estimating, compilation, and coordination of tenders, ensuring full compliance with tender specifications.
• Assist in the take-off of quantities, measurement of construction works for tenders, preparation of the bill of quantities, and compilation of tender documentation, while managing the entire tender process.
• Support Business Unit Directors, the Senior QS, and Construction Managers in estimating and measuring construction works, generating the bill of quantities, compiling required documentation.
• Demonstrate understanding of planning and programming for construction projects.
• Review and interpret construction drawings effectively.
• Familiar with various construction contracts and specifications.
• Assist with cost management and cost reporting during project execution.
• Aid in cost control to align with project budgets.
• Collaborate with the Senior QS and Construction Managers to ensure budgets are met and provide regular reporting.
• Prepare monthly forecasts and end-of-site estimates.
• Record site information for monthly cost reporting and final accounts.
• Maintain records and document control.

Education

BSc or BTech Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CCS

Job description

We seek a motivated and enthusiastic Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic team based in Cape Town, Western Cape. This is a permanent-based position that reports to the Senior Quantity Surveyor and collaborates closely with Site Management.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BSc or BTech Degree in Quantity Surveying.
• 5-10 Years experience in the Construction industry.
• Must have experience with Construction Computer Software (CCS)
• Must be able to demonstrate a decent understanding of a Senior QS role.
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player.
• A valid driver's license and own reliable transport.
• South African citizen.

Basic Skills:

• The ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines successfully.
• Show commitment to teamwork and a willingness to go the extra mile to achieve team objectives.
• Proficient communicator.
• Strong attention to detail & great eye for safety.
• Confident and self-starting capabilities.

JOB SPECIFICATION:

• Provide support to the Senior Quantity Surveyor (Snr QS) in detailed estimating, compilation, and coordination of tenders, ensuring full compliance with tender specifications.
• Assist the Snr QS in the take-off of quantities, measurement of construction works for tenders, preparation of the bill of quantities (if required), and compilation of tender documentation, while managing the entire tender process.
• Offer support to Business Unit Directors, the Snr QS, and Construction Managers in estimating and measuring construction works, generating the bill of quantities, compiling required documentation.
• Demonstrate and understanding of planning and programming for construction projects.
• Review and interpret construction drawings effectively.
• Be familiar with various construction contracts and specifications
• Assist the Snr QS with cost management and cost reporting during project execution.
• Aid the Snr QS in cost control, ensuring alignment with project budgets.
• Work alongside the Snr QS and Construction Managers to ensure construction budgets are met and provide regular reporting on the same.
• Support the Snr QS in preparing monthly forecasts and end-of-site estimates.
• Record site information for monthly cost reporting and final account purposes.
• Maintain records and ensure proper document control.
• Assist the Snr QS in preparing valuations/measurements for interim payment certificates and reconciliation statements, calculating CPAP with relevant indices and formulas, and assessing their implications.
• Collaborate with the Snr QS and Construction Managers in measuring and managing subcontractor and supplier performance.
• Ensure strict adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Oversee the proper execution of administrative functions.
• In addition to the above responsibilities, the Quantity Surveyor may be required to undertake other tasks in line with general QS knowledge, skills, and activities.