Quantity Surveyor

Staff Solutions; George; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing solutions company in George is seeking an Estimator to prepare estimates and cost plans for various projects. The ideal candidate will have a National Senior Certificate, at least two years of experience in a similar role, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include gathering project data and maintaining client relationships. This role offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment, making it ideal for organized, detail-oriented individuals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Able to read drawings and plans.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates, cost plans, and specifications.
• Gather information from sites and conduct research.
• Build and maintain customer relationships.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Competency in Microsoft applications

Well-organized and detail oriented

Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment

Education

National Senior Certificate

Tertiary education

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates, cost plans, bill of quantities, specifications, and schedule of rates for new build, improvements, and maintenance work.
• Preparing preliminary estimates for conceptual projects.
• Determine key variables for cost and other estimates.
• Understand the project/program and its requirements.
• Gather first-hand information from sites, warehouses, or other venues.
• Conduct research to obtain data on labour costs, materials, productions times etc.
• Build and maintain a good relationship with customers.
• Communication between deferent departments on current projects and requirements thereof.
• Confirm payments, open job cards, and follow projects through different departments。

Job Requirements

• National Senior Certificate
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Tertiary education-Advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Competency in Microsoft applications.
• Well-organized and detail oriented
• Able to read drawings and plans
• Valid driver’s license
• Product Knowledge- Laser cutting, structural steel and metal work (Advantage)
• Ability to work in fast-paced, effectively under pressure, and deadline-oriented environment.