Quantity Surveyor - Construction and HVAC

West Coast Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 274,201 - 328,438; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Personnel in Cape Town seeks a Quantity Surveyor for a 12-month fixed-term contract to support tendering, cost control and risk reporting on mechanical building services projects.

You will prepare tender estimates, compile Bills of Quantities, review documentation and assist with final accounts, reporting to the Project Manager and ensuring compliance with safety and QA procedures.

Qualifications

• Degree or National Diploma in Quantity Surveying.
• Minimum of three years’ Quantity Surveying experience in construction.
• Experience on mechanical building services or HVAC projects.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and document-control abilities.
• Contactable professional references.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender estimates using client Bills of Quantities and cost schedules.
• Compile Bills of Quantities and cost schedules from drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Analyse completed cost estimates and identify potential commercial risks.
• Review tender documentation and prepare tender risk management reports.
• Review contract documentation and prepare contract risk management reports.
• Monitor project costs throughout the construction period.
• Track and cost all variations, site instructions, claims and contra-charges.
• Perform risk management, value management and cost control.
• Advise project teams on appropriate procurement strategies.
• Identify contractual and commercial risks and develop appropriate responses.
• Provide input and advice regarding contractual claims.
• Measure and value work completed by subcontractors.
• Prepare interim valuations and final accounts.
• Determine and reconcile final contract values.
• Assist with feasibility studies and the establishment of project requirements.
• Prepare estimates for service and maintenance contracts.
• Maintain knowledge of commonly used building and construction contracts.
• Report commercial, contractual or site-related concerns to the Project Manager.
• Ensure compliance with company safety, quality and operational procedures.

Skills

Numerical ability

Analytical thinking

Commercial acumen

Attention to detail

Document control

Education

Degree or National Diploma in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare tender estimates using client-supplied Bills of Quantities, lump-sum cost schedules and project documentation.
• Compile Bills of Quantities and cost schedules from drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Analyse completed cost estimates and identify potential commercial risks.
• Review tender documentation and prepare tender risk management reports.
• Review contract documentation and prepare contract risk management reports.
• Monitor project costs throughout the construction period.
• Track and cost all variations, site instructions, claims and contra-charges.
• Perform risk management, value management and cost control.
• Advise project teams on appropriate procurement strategies.
• Identify contractual and commercial risks and develop appropriate responses.
• Provide input and advice regarding contractual claims.
• Measure and value work completed by subcontractors.
• Prepare interim valuations and final accounts.
• Determine and reconcile final contract values.
• Assist with feasibility studies and the establishment of project requirements.
• Prepare estimates for service and maintenance contracts.
• Maintain knowledge of commonly used building and construction contracts.
• Report commercial, contractual or site-related concerns to the Project Manager.
• Ensure compliance with company safety, quality and operational procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or National Diploma in Quantity Surveying.
• Minimum of three years’ Quantity Surveying experience within the construction industry.
• Previous experience working on mechanical building services or HVAC projects.
• Experience in tendering, estimating, cost control and final accounts.
• Good understanding of Bills of Quantities, construction contracts, variations and contractual claims.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and document‑control abilities.
• Contactable professional references.

This is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract offering a salary of R27,000 per month.

Thank you for your interest in this role. If we do not contact you within two weeks of CV submission, please consider your application unsuccessful.