Quantity Surveyor/ Estimator

R.A.W. GROUP; George; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm seeks a Sales-driven Quantity Surveyor/Estimator in George, South Africa. The role involves preparing estimates, conducting research, and maintaining customer relationships. Candidates must have a National Senior Certificate, 2+ years in a similar role, and be fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English. Proficiency in Microsoft applications and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential. Applications must be submitted via email.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Able to gather first-hand information from sites.
• Valid drivers license required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates, cost plans, and bill of quantities.
• Conduct research on labor costs and materials.
• Build and maintain good relationships with customers.
• Confirm payments and follow projects through departments.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Bilingual (Afrikaans & English)

Competency in Microsoft applications

Ability to read drawings and plans

Product Knowledge- Laser cutting, structural steel and metal work

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Education

National Senior Certificate

Tertiary education

Job description

Vacancy: Sales driven Quantity Surveyor/ Estimator

Key performance areas are as follow:

• Prepare estimates, cost plans, bill of quantities, specifications, and schedule of rates for new build, improvements, and maintenance work.
• Preparing preliminary estimates for conceptual projects.
• Determine key variables for cost and other estimates.
• Understand the project/program and its requirements.
• Gather first-hand information from sites, warehouses, or other venues.
• Conduct research to obtain data on labour costs, materials, productions times etc.
• Build and maintain a good relationship with customers.
• Communication between different departments on current projects and requirements thereof.
• Confirm payments, open job cards, and follow projects through different departments.

Non-negotiable requirements:

• National Senior Certificate
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Tertiary education-Advantage.
• Fully bilingual (Afrikaans & English)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Competency in Microsoft applications.
• Well-organized and detail oriented
• Able to read drawings and plans
• Valid drivers license
• Product Knowledge- Laser cutting, structural steel and metal work (Advantage)
• Ability to work in fast-paced, effectively under pressure, and deadline-oriented environment.
• Contactable references

Email applications only: [e-mail]