Quantity Surveyor

Ergasia Placements; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established construction firm based in Brackenfell, Cape Town, is seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a Btech or BSc in Quantity Surveying and have 4-8 years of experience. Responsibilities include cost estimation, procurement advice, and contract administration. The role requires strong financial expertise, knowledge of contractual obligations, and excellent communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to various phases of construction projects.

Qualifications

• Btech QS or BSc QS (or in process).
• 4 - 8 Years' experience.
• Professional registration will be advantageous.
• Computer literate in Excel and MS Office.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Bilingual.

Responsibilities

• Preparing initial estimates, cost plans, and feasibility studies.
• Developing Bills of Quantities (BoQ), tender documents, and contracts.
• Identifying and analyzing potential financial and contractual risks.
• Assisting with sourcing materials, selecting contractors, and tendering.
• Monitoring project spending, tracking variations, and managing budgets.
• Measuring and valuing work done for payment certificates.
• Managing head contracts, sub-contracts, and payments.
• Communicating with clients, site managers, architects, and subcontractors.
• Valuing variations and finalizing project accounts.
• Handling claims and contractual issues.
• Providing advice on long-term maintenance and running costs.

Job description

Our client, based in Brackenfell, Cape Town, is a well-established and reputable Construction company. They are seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team!

EE: Open

Desired Experience & Qualification:

• Btech QS or BSc QS (or in process)
• 4 - 8 Years' experience
• Professional registration will be advantageous
• Computer literate in Excel and MS Office
• Valid driver's licence
• Bilingual

Pre-Construction (Design & Planning):

• Cost Estimation & Planning: Preparing initial estimates, cost plans, and feasibility studies.
• Tender Preparation: Developing Bills of Quantities (BoQ), tender documents, and contracts.
• Risk Assessment: Identifying and analyzing potential financial and contractual risks.
• Procurement Advice: Assisting with sourcing materials, selecting contractors, and tendering.

Construction Phase:

• Cost Control: Monitoring project spending, tracking variations, and managing budgets.
• Valuation: Measuring and valuing work done for payment certificates.
• Contract Administration: Managing head contracts, sub-contracts, and payments.
• Liaison: Communicating with clients, site managers, architects, and subcontractors.

Post-Construction & Close-Out:

• Final Account Settlement: Valuing variations and finalizing project accounts.
• Dispute Resolution: Handling claims and contractual issues.
• Lifecycle Costing: Providing advice on long-term maintenance and running costs.

Core Skills & Focus:

• Financial Expertise: Ensuring value for money and protecting client investment.
• Contractual Knowledge: Managing legal aspects and obligations.
• Reporting: Preparing financial reports, analyses, and commercial documents.