Quantity Surveyor

Therecruiter; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential property development company is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage cost estimates and budgets for large-scale residential developments in Stellenbosch and broader regions. The role involves close collaboration with project management to ensure quality and sustainable build practices. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience in multi-unit developments and strong communication skills. This position offers full-time employment with exposure to various project scales and innovative practices in eco-efficient construction.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of cost estimation, budgeting, procurement, and cost control.
• Experience in residential or multi-unit developments.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple sites and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets for new residential developments.
• Monitor construction costs and ensure value-for-money.
• Collaborate with project management and construction teams to track financial records.

Skills

Cost Management

Construction Estimating

Microsoft Excel

Team Management

Land Surveying

Data Center Experience

Google Docs

Management Experience

Auto Estimating

Contracts

Education

Qualified Quantity Surveyor

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor who is passionate about quality sustainability and large-scale residential development A top residential property development company in Cape Town is looking for a talented Quantity Surveyor to join their team helping deliver high-quality affordable and environmentally efficient apartments across multiple regions.

About Our Client

They are a leading national residential property developer specialising in large-scale sectional-title estates designed for a wide range of South Africans from first-time homebuyers to investors. Their developments combine quality construction with lifestyle amenities sustainability and modern living standards. They design build market and sell secure affordable and environmentally efficient residential apartments.

Estates typically include one- two- and three-bedroom units with modern fitted kitchens eco-friendly features (e.g. prepaid water solar-assisted electricity) and fibre-enabled connectivity.

Theyve grown into South Africas largest developer of sectional-title estates delivering thousands of units across Gauteng the Western Cape KwaZulu-Natal and Tshwane since inception.

Developments are not just homes theyre designed communities often including lifestyle centres sustainable infrastructure and eco-conscious design standards.

Role: Quantity Surveyor

As Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for:

• Preparing detailed cost estimates and budgets for new residential developments including sectional-title apartment blocks and associated infrastructure.
• Monitoring construction costs and ensuring value-for-money without compromising quality or sustainability standards.
• Working closely with the project management and construction teams to track expenses variations and financial records from procurement to hand-over.
• Ensuring that building costs materials procurement and labour rates align with company standards and best practice.
• Supporting cost control and risk mitigation for multiple concurrent developments.

What We Are Looking For

• A qualified Quantity Surveyor with relevant experience in residential or multi-unit developments.
• Strong understanding of cost estimation budgeting procurement and cost control within the construction/property development environment.
• Ability to work across multiple sites and developments coordinate with project teams contractors and procurement.
• Attention to quality and sustainable build practices (e.g. energy-efficient construction environmentally friendly materials).
• Good communication skills and proficiency in cost-tracking and reporting.

Locations & Portfolio

Youll have the opportunity to work on apartments and estates located in high-density high-growth areas across Cape Town with a national developer who includes projects in the Western Cape Gauteng KwaZulu-Natal and more. Our Clients developments range from large estates with thousands of units to more modest build-ups giving you exposure to a variety of project scales and complexity.

Become part of a national leader in residential property development delivering thousands of affordable apartments annually.

Work on projects that combine quality housing sustainability and modern lifestyle infrastructure not just buildings.

Gain experience across a broad portfolio from eco-efficient apartments to large-scale estates with lifestyle centres sustainable energy solutions and fibre connectivity.

Be part of a company committed to innovation sustainability and delivering long-term value to residents and investors alike.

Key Skills
Data Center Experience,Google Docs,Cost Management,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,Management Experience,Land Surveying,Microsoft Excel,Team Management,Auto Estimating,Contracts,Google Suite Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1