Quantity Surveyor Assistant / Estimator

Conductio Consulting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quantity Surveyor Assistant/Estimator to join their dynamic team in Cape Town. The role requires a minimum of 3 years' experience in the construction or engineering field, along with a relevant diploma. You will assist in verifying final accounts, preparing contract BOQs, and conducting site measures. This position offers a competitive salary with opportunities for overtime and weekend work, ensuring that your contributions are recognized and rewarded. If you're deadline-driven and eager to expand your skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in the Construction/Engineering Industry.
• Assist in Final Account verification and tender adjudication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Contract BOQs and administer Contract Variation Orders.
• Conduct site measures and process interim payments.

Skills

Deadline-driven

Willingness to learn

Education

Diploma in Quantity Surveying

Diploma in Construction Procurement

Diploma in Construction Finance

Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Structural or Civil)

Diploma in Construction Supervision / Management

Tools

MS Office 2013

WinQS

DimX

SAP

Pastel

Sage

Estimating software

Adobe

Job description

Job Specification : Quantity Surveyor Assistant / Estimator

Position Overview :

• Experience : Minimum 3 years in the Construction / Engineering Industry
• Qualification : Minimum of a Diploma in one of the following :

o Quantity Surveying

o Construction Procurement

o Construction Finance

o Engineering (Mechanical, Structural or Civil)

o Construction Supervision / Management

• Location : Cape Town Harbour
• Contract Period : 12 Month Contract (extension based on performance and client requirements)
• Salary : R 18,000.00pm + overtime during projects (paid for every hour worked)
• Normal Working Hours : 07 : 00 – 15 : 00 (approx. 90 days per year)
• Project Specific Working Hours : 07 : 00 – 19 : 00 including weekends and public holidays (projects range from 40 to

90 days) x 3 per year

POSITION INFO :

Assist in Final Account verification (check contractor quotations against contract rates)

• Set up enquiry BOQ's from a scope of work
• Adjudication of tenders
• Prepare Contract BOQ's
• Administer Contract Variation Orders
• Conduct site measures
• Process interim payments
• Prepare engineering estimates

Competency in Software :

• MS Office 2013 (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel) - Required
• WinQS – advantageous, not a requirement
• DimX – advantageous, not a requirement
• SAP - advantageous, not a requirement
• Experience with accounting software (SAP, Pastel, Sage, etc.) - advantageous, not a requirement
• Estimating software- advantageous, not a requirement
• Adobe- advantageous, not a requirement

Requirements :

• Deadline-driven
• Willingness to learn and build on existing experience

Additional Information :

• Overtime and weekend work is mandatory and will be compensated
• No medical aid or pension provided
• Contract renewal based on performance and company needs

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Quantity Surveyor • Capetown, South Africa