Quantity Surveyor (Building)

Lotus HR and Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A national construction company in Cape Town seeks a qualified mid-level Quantity Surveyor with at least 5 years of experience in building projects. Candidates must have advanced proficiency in CCS Candy and demonstrate strong skills in contract law, financial reporting, and team management. Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential. Travel flexibility is required for this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in building projects.
• Certification in CCS essential.
• Proven experience in managing construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team of surveyors.
• Communicate effectively at all levels.
• Deliver results in a high pressure environment.

Skills

CCS Candy (advanced)

Contract law knowledge

Financial reporting skills

Team management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Our client, a national construction company, specialising in medium to large scale projects, seeks to employ a qualified and experienced mid-level Quantity Surveyor, for their operation in Cape Town.

Please note that this role is requiring CCS Candy at advanced level and you will have experience in the building sector, not civils construction surveying

KEY REQUIREMENTS TO MEET FOR CONSIDERATION :

• You will have completed a degree in Quantity Surveying, coupled with 5+ years experience in building projects, on a national basis.
• Certification in CCS is essential and an assessment will be conducted.
• You will have proven experience in contract law, insurances, financial reporting (per site and project), SHEQ legislation and implementation, site staff management (including IR, if the need arises), as well as managing construction methods, measuring outputs, project programming and scheduling.
• You will have managed a small team of surveyors and have a proven track record in motivating and mentoring staff
• You will be flexible to travel if needed, have exceptional interpersonal skills, effectively communicate at all levels, lead by example and deliver results in a high pressure environment, meeting international standards

Due to the exceptionally high volumes of applications, we are unable to correspond with each applicant personally, therefore only relevant and suitable candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive any correspondence from our company within 30 days, we regret your application has been unsuccessful.