Quantity Surveyor Cape Town

Careerline Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Careerline Recruitment seeks a highly skilled Quantity Surveyor to manage the contractual and financial aspects of construction projects in Cape Town. You will monitor material and labour quantities, control costs and provide reporting to maximize project margins.

The successful candidate should have a B.Eng./B.Sc in QS, 5+ years’ experience, and proficiency with CCS Candy, WinQS, and MS Project. Professional QS status is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum B.Eng. or B.Sc /B.Sc Hons/M.Sc degree specialising in Quantity Surveying.
• Professional QS (Pr.QS)
• 5+ years’ experience as a QS at medium to large sized construction/engineering or independent practice.
• Proficiency in CCS Candy, WinQS and Microsoft Project; good knowledge of MDA is a plus.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Undertake feasibility studies including NPV/IRR calculations and cost estimates.
• Perform project risk management and evaluate commercial risks; implement procurement strategy and cost control.
• Prepare tender documents and contracts, including a Bill of Quantities; analyse costing for tenders.
• Conduct tender evaluation and make recommendations on allocations to contractors and fees.
• Minimise project costs and ensure accountability of service providers.
• Prepare cost trend analysis and forecast project costs and cash flows.
• Provide advice on contractual claims and manage variations; attend site progress meetings.
• Value completed work and issue payment orders with retention considerations.
• Produce periodic progress reports and analyze outcomes vs. budget.
• Undertake cost analyses for repair and maintenance work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Ambitious and focused

Education

B.Eng./B.Sc in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CCS Candy

WinQS

Microsoft Project

MDA

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quantity Surveyor with specialized knowledge and experience to join our team in Cape Town. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of the contractual and financial side of construction projects. This includes managing the quantity of materials and labour used for the construction, with the objective of minimizing the costs while maintaining the quality standards. The successful candidate will be involved in maximizing project margin, adding value to the construction process by proactive involvement in procurement, cost management and reporting.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Undertake feasibility studies on new developments and improvements including NPV/IRR calculations and accurately compute contract values.
• Perform project risk management and evaluate commercial risks of a new-build. Implement the robust procurement strategy and cost control process.
• Preparing tender documents and contracts, including a Bill of Quantities. Prepare and analyse costing for tenders considering plans and using best available price. Attend tender briefing meetings.
• Conduct tender evaluation. Make recommendations to management on allocation of work to contractors, subcontractors and professional fees.
• As an in-house QS, minimise the project cost and hold service providers strictly accountable.
• Prepare trend analysis and forecasting of project costs and cash flows relative to budget.
• Provide advice on contractual claims and manage variations. Attend all site progress meetings.
• Value completed work and issue payment orders, less any retention.
• Produce periodic detailed project progress reports and analyse project outcomes relative to the project plan including cost reports, cash flow reports and variation orders.
• Undertaking costs analysis for repair and maintenance work.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Minimum B.Eng. or B.Sc /B.Sc Hons/M.Sc degree specialising in Quantity Surveying with a strong academic profile. (MBA would be an added advantage)
• Professional QS (Pr.QS)
• 5+ years’ experience as a QS gained at a medium to large sized reputable Property Construction / Engineering or independent practice.
• Proficiency in use of automated QS tools (CCS Candy, WinQS) and good command of Microsoft Project. Good working knowledge of MDA would be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Detailed knowledge of building regulations including relevant legislation, regulations, and ordinances governing property.
• Firm understanding of building / engineering contracts and their application ideally with commercial / industrial experience.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Ambitious and focused.
• Ability to work in an accountable and regulated environment.
• Logical and precise.
• Creative and innovative approach to problem solving.
• Good motivational ability.