Quantity Surveyor - Consulting Engineering Environment

Quantity Surveyor - Consulting Engineering Environment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 268,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantity Surveyor is sought by a Durban-based Engineering and Built Environment Consulting Firm to join its professional team. The role covers cost estimating, BOQs, cost planning, tendering and contract administration across multidisciplinary projects.

The ideal candidate will have Diploma/ Degree in Quantity Surveying, registration as PrQS preferred, and experience in consultancy. It is open to junior candidates with strong practical experience and commitment to a long-term career in the

Qualifications

• Relevant Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying or related Built Environment qualification.
• Professional registration as a PrQS with SACQSP would be highly advantageous and is the client’s first preference.
• Candidates registered as Candidate Quantity Surveyors, or those working towards registration, will also be considered.
• Relevant practical experience within a Quantity Surveying consultancy or professional built environment practice.
• Experience preparing Bills of Quantities, cost estimates and tender documentation.
• Exposure to contract administration, monthly valuations and project cost reporting.
• Proficiency in WinQS and/or DimensionX would be advantageous.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Understanding of construction contracts and commercial project management principles.
• Strong numerical, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a professional project team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and project budgets.
• Compile and measure Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
• Undertake cost planning, elemental estimating and cost analysis.
• Monitor project expenditure and assist with cost control throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Prepare cash‑flow projections and financial reports.
• Assist with value engineering and cost‑saving initiatives.
• Identify potential financial risks and assist with cost management strategies.
• Prepare tender documentation and pricing schedules.
• Assist with tender evaluations and recommendations.
• Review contractor quotations and tender submissions.
• Assist with contract administration and commercial documentation.
• Prepare and assess variation orders and additional work claims.
• Support the management of contractual and commercial obligations.
• Conduct site measurements and verify completed works.
• Prepare monthly valuations and payment certificates.
• Monitor project costs against approved budgets.
• Assist with financial reporting and project cost forecasts.Prepare and reconcile final accounts.
• Maintain accurate financial and contractual project records.
• Liaise with architects, engineers, contractors and other members of the professional team.
• Attend site meetings and project progress discussions.
• Assist senior professionals with the commercial management of projects.
• Provide regular updates regarding project expenditure and financial performance.
• Ensure assigned work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.

Skills

Numerical ability

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent working

Education

Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying or related Built Environment

PrQS SACQSP registration (preferred)

Candidate Quantity Surveyor or in progress towards registration

Tools

WinQS

DimensionX

Excel

Job description

Introduction

An established Engineering and Built Environment Consulting Firm based in Durban is seeking a motivated and technically competent Quantity Surveyor to join its professional team.
The ideal candidate will have practical experience within a Quantity Surveying consultancy, with exposure to cost estimating, Bills of Quantities, tender documentation, contract administration and financial management of construction projects.
First preference will be given to a professionally registered Quantity Surveyor (PrQS), including candidates who have recently achieved professional registration and have limited post-registration experience.
However, the firm is also open to considering a strong Junior Quantity Surveyor with relevant practical experience, sound technical ability and a genuine commitment to developing a long‑term career within the profession.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to multidisciplinary projects while working alongside experienced professionals in an established consulting environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

Quantity Surveying & Cost Management

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and project budgets.
• Compile and measure Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
• Undertake cost planning, elemental estimating and cost analysis.
• Monitor project expenditure and assist with cost control throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Prepare cash‑flow projections and financial reports.
• Assist with value engineering and cost‑saving initiatives.
• Identify potential financial risks and assist with cost management strategies.

Tendering & Contract Administration

• Prepare tender documentation and pricing schedules.
• Assist with tender evaluations and recommendations.
• Review contractor quotations and tender submissions.
• Assist with contract administration and commercial documentation.
• Prepare and assess variation orders and additional work claims.
• Support the management of contractual and commercial obligations.

Project Financial Management

• Conduct site measurements and verify completed works.
• Prepare monthly valuations and payment certificates.
• Monitor project costs against approved budgets.
• Assist with financial reporting and project cost forecasts.Prepare and reconcile final accounts.
• Maintain accurate financial and contractual project records.

Project Coordination & Client Liaison

• Liaise with architects, engineers, contractors and other members of the professional team.
• Attend site meetings and project progress discussions.
• Assist senior professionals with the commercial management of projects.
• Provide regular updates regarding project expenditure and financial performance.
• Ensure assigned work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building Science or a related Built Environment qualification.
• Professional registration as a PrQS with SACQSP would be highly advantageous and is the client’s first preference.
• Candidates registered as Candidate Quantity Surveyors, or those working towards registration, will also be considered.
• Relevant practical experience within a Quantity Surveying consultancy or professional built environment practice.
• Experience preparing Bills of Quantities, cost estimates and tender documentation.
• Exposure to contract administration, monthly valuations and project cost reporting.
• Proficiency in WinQS and/or DimensionX would be advantageous.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Understanding of construction contracts and commercial project management principles.
• Strong numerical, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a professional project team.

Personal Attributes
The successful candidate should be:

• Professional, motivated and eager to develop within the Quantity Surveying profession.
• Accurate and detail‑oriented.
• Commercially aware with strong numerical ability.
• Well organised and capable of managing deadlines.
• Confident communicating with contractors, consultants and clients.
• Proactive in identifying and resolving project‑related challenges.
• Comfortable working across multiple projects.
• A collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
• Interested in building a stable, long‑term career within a consulting environment.

The Opportunity
This position offers an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor seeking to develop professionally within an established Engineering and Built Environment Consulting Firm.
The firm is particularly interested in professionally registered Quantity Surveyors (PrQS) who are looking to establish themselves further within a consulting environment.
Equally, candidates with a strong practical foundation and the ambition to progress towards professional registration are encouraged to apply.

Package & Remuneration

R24 000.00 to R35 000.00 depending on experience and qualifications