Quantity Surveyor Project Manager

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing civil and construction consultancy in Cape Town is seeking a Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager to oversee project cost management from tender to close-out. This role requires a minimum of 5 years' experience and a Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying. Proficiency in MS Office and strong communication skills are essential for successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-graduation experience in a similar QS/PM role.
• Proven operational experience in construction or civil projects.
• Understanding of health & safety, legal compliance, and quality frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender and contract documents in collaboration with engineers and clients.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost analysis.

Skills

Strong planning and programming experience

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Logical and detail-oriented

Proactive and solutions-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

MS Projects or similar

Job description

About the job Quantity Surveyor Project Manager

Quantity Surveyor &Project Manager

Blackheath, Cape Town

About the Role

A growing civil and construction team is seeking a Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager to take full ownership of project cost management and delivery. This dual-role position involves both quantity surveying responsibilities and active project managementfrom tender to close-outensuring all goals, standards, and quality benchmarks are met efficiently and within budget.

You will work closely with the operations team and clients, balancing detailed cost estimation and reporting with real-time site coordination, contract administration, and proactive project oversight.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Prepare tender and contract documents in collaboration with engineers and clients

Develop and implement project execution strategies

Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and resources

Identify and mitigate project risks

Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and consultants to ensure on-time, in-budget delivery

Ensure projects meet statutory and safety regulations

Lead stakeholder communications and address claims or disputes

Quantity Surveying & Cost Control

Conduct feasibility studies and cost analysis

Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets

• Monitor, control, and report on project costs and financial progress

Manage and negotiate contracts

Process valuations and arrange timely payments

Support tender costing and pricing reviews

Ensure cost-effectiveness and value engineering across projects

General & Administrative

Conduct site visits for measurement and project review

Compile detailed progress and audit reports

• Support the development and implementation of internal processes
• Stay up to date with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Promote quality control measures and continual improvement initiatives

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
• Minimum 5 years post-graduation experience in a similar QS/PM role
• Proven operational experience in construction or civil projects
• Strong planning and programming experience (MS Projects or similar)

Technical Proficiency:

• H igh proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Familiarity with ISO Work Instructions and contract administration

Clear reporting and documentation skills

• Understanding of health & safety, legal compliance, and quality frameworks

Soft Skills:

• Logical, proactive, and detail-oriented with a solutions-driven mindset
• Able to handle pressure and meet deadlines across multiple projects
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills (bilingual preferred)
• Independent worker with strong leadership and team motivation abilities
• Professional, analytical, and committed to continuous learning and development