Quantity Surveyor - Construction Industry

RPO Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 680,000 - 1,080,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary negotiable

Competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

RPO Recruitment's client in Cape Town seeks a qualified Quantity Surveyor to join their construction team and help manage project costs.

You will prepare cost estimates, budgets, review drawings, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure regulatory compliance across residential developments.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Building or BTech in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor for reputable building contractors on residential developments.
• Proficient in cost estimation, budgeting, and financial management.
• Familiar with CCS Candy, MS Excel, Smartsheet and DimX.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets for construction projects.
• Manage project costs from inception to completion and keep within budget.
• Analyse plans, drawings and specs to provide accurate cost forecasts.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers and contractors.
• Monitor expenditure and identify potential cost savings.
• Conduct regular site visits to assess progress and quality.
• Prepare interim valuations and final accounts.
• Advise on procurement strategies and methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with legal, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Under pressure

Education

National Diploma in Building or BTech in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CCS Candy

MS Excel

Smartsheet

DimX

Job description

RPO Recruitment's client, a prominent building contractor in Cape Town, is currently on the lookout for a qualified and skilled Quantity Surveyor who can join their dynamic team as soon as possible and contribute positively towards the success of various building projects they are involved in.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets for construction projects
• Manage project costs from inception to completion, ensuring the project stays within budget
• Analyse and review project plans, drawings, and specifications to provide accurate cost forecasts
• Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers and contractors
• Monitor and control expenditure, identifying potential cost savings
• Conduct regular site visits to assess progress and quality
• Prepare and submit interim valuations and final accounts
• Advise on procurement strategies and methodologies
• Ensure compliance with all legal, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders

Requirements

• National Diploma in Building/BTech degree in Quantity Surveying or similar
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working as a Quantity Surveyor for reputable building contractors on residential developments
• Proficiency in CCS Candy, MS Excel, Smartsheet, and DimX
• Proven experience in managing costs on large-scale residential construction projects
• Experience with cost estimation, budgeting, and financial management
• Any experience in assisting with budgets and cost for managing agents will be advantageous
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of relevant construction laws and regulations
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Benefits

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience and qualifications

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.