Quantity Surveyor - Large Infrastructure Projects

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a seasoned Quantity Surveyor for major infrastructure projects in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will manage costs from initial estimates to final accounts, ensuring budgets are met while delivering high value.

This role requires strong financial acumen, cost management expertise, tendering, contract administration, and monthly cost reporting. You will visit sites to verify progress and valuations and support project teams through accurate forecasts.

Qualifications

• Seasoned Quantity Surveyor with cost management and construction economics expertise.
• Experience managing costs from initial estimates to final accounts.
• Experience with tendering processes, bills of quantities and tender documents.
• Contract administration and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Monthly cost reporting and forecasts; site valuations and progress verification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor project cost estimates and budgets.
• Manage tendering processes, including bills of quantities and tender documents.
• Evaluate and negotiate contractor and subcontractor claims and variations.
• Administer contracts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and forecasts.
• Conduct site visits to assess progress and verify valuations.
• Manage the final accounts and close outcomes.

Skills

Cost management

Construction economics

Budget control

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading civil engineering and construction firm, is actively seeking a seasoned Quantity Surveyor to join their team on significant infrastructure projects in the Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal area. This role is critical for managing all costs relating to construction projects, from initial estimates to final accounts. The Quantity Surveyor will ensure that projects are completed within budget while maintaining the highest standards of quality and value. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure development and gain extensive experience in a dynamic coastal environment. We are looking for a meticulous professional with strong financial acumen and a deep understanding of construction economics. Your expertise in cost management will be invaluable to our client's ongoing success in Richards Bay .

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor project cost estimates and budgets.
• Manage tendering processes, including preparing bills of quantities and tender documents.
• Evaluate and negotiate contractor and subcontractor claims and variations.
• Administer contracts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and forecasts.
• Conduct site visits to assess progress and verify valuations.
• Manage the final