Quantity Surveyor - Construction Industry

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: negotiable

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Hire Resolve's client, a leading construction company in Johannesburg, is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their team. You will prepare cost estimates, analyze drawings, and manage tender documents on built environment projects.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years' experience, registration as a QS, and strong contract management skills, with experience in WinQS and DimX and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• A relevant technical qualification and be registered as a quantity surveyor with 8+ years’ experience.
• Experience in built environment projects and on engineering construction sites.
• Strong contract management knowledge and familiarity with standard forms of contract.
• Proven client engagement, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with WinQS and DimX; ability to travel; mentoring of junior talent; contractual claims experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and detailed cost estimates for construction projects.
• Analyze drawings and specifications to identify materials, labor, and equipment requirements.
• Conduct quantity take-offs and prepare bills of quantities.
• Prepare and evaluate tender documents.
• Negotiate and procure subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Monitor project costs and provide regular cost reports to project teams.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions; prepare variation orders and final accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports.

Skills

Client engagement

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Commercial astuteness

Education

Quantity surveying qualification

Tools

WinQS

DimX

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Hire Resolve's client, a leading construction company in Johannesburg, is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their team. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality construction services to our clients and are committed to excellence in all aspects of our work.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate and detailed cost estimates for construction projects
• Analyze project drawings and specifications to identify materials, labor, and equipment requirements
• Conduct quantity take-offs and prepare bills of quantities
• Prepare and evaluate tender documents
• Negotiate and procure subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Monitor project costs and provide regular cost reports to project teams
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and value engineering solutions
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions
• Prepare and evaluate variation orders and final accounts
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports

Requirements:

• A relevant technical qualification and be registered as a quantity surveyor with a minimum of 8 years’ experience.
• Experience in Built environment projects
• Experience on an engineering construction site
• An above average understanding of contract management and knowledge of various standard forms of contract in construction and engineering
• Willing to work on project sites
• Strong problem-solving skills including excellent and proven client engagement ability
• Strong analytical skills
• Commercial astuteness
• Experience with contractual claims
• Mentoring and development of young talent
• Previous experience working in WinQS and DimX
• Ability to Travel

Benefits:

• Salary: negotiable
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) (if applicable)

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