Quantity Surveyor | PQS Consulting Industry

RPO Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

RPO Recruitment is assisting a Cape Town-based quantity surveying consultancy to appoint junior to mid-level Quantity Surveyors. You will work across a busy portfolio of private sector projects in a commercially driven environment, gaining exposure to pre- and post-contract cost management.

This office-based role requires a relevant QS degree, SACQSP registration progress, strong communication, and willingness to relocate to Cape Town.

Qualifications

• 3 to 8 years of QS experience in consulting or advisory environments.
• Private sector experience essential; consulting QS background preferred.
• Strong cost management across pre- and post-contract phases.
• Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with CCS/WinQS advantageous.
• Based in Cape Town or willing to relocate; full-time office-based role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cost management across pre- and post-contract phases.
• Maintain sound contract administration and knowledge of standard forms of contract.
• Contribute on commercial, mixed-use, or similar private sector projects.
• Maintain excellent client-facing communication.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office proficiency

Client-facing

Education

Relevant degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying

SACQSP registration (or working towards)

Tools

CCS

WinQS

Job description

A well-regarded professional Quantity Surveying consultancy based in Cape Town, is looking to expand its team with the appointment of one or more Quantity Surveyors at the junior to mid-level.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven QS professional to join a busy consulting practice and grow within a structured, professional environment working across a diverse portfolio of private sector projects.

• Relevant degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying
• Registration with SACQSP (or actively working towards registration)
• 3 to 8 years of QS experience within a professional consulting or advisory environment
• Private sector experience is essential — consulting QS background strongly preferred
• Strong cost management capability across pre- and post-contract phases
• Sound contract administration experience and knowledge of standard forms of contract
• Experience on commercial, mixed-use, or similar private sector building projects
• Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with QS software (CCS, WinQS, or similar) advantageous
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a professional client-facing manner
• Based in Cape Town or genuinely willing to relocate — this is a full-time office-based role

Advantageous

• Demonstrated experience on large commercial, retail, or mixed-use developments
• Exposure to NEC or JBCC contract environments
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing final account settlements

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