Quantity Surveyor - Western Cape

Cosmo Central Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosmo Central Group seeks an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage cost estimates and planning on construction projects in Cape Town.

You will lead measurement and certification, supervise cash flow and financial control, and ensure contractual and legal compliance while maintaining precise records and reporting.

Qualifications

• BSc (QS) / BTech (QS) / NDip (QS) or equivalent required.
• Minimum 10 years of construction/engineering experience.
• Experience in cost estimation, planning and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Measurement and certification of project work.
• Cash flow management and financial control.
• Ensure compliance with contractual and legal requirements.
• Prepare estimates and cost plans.
• Manage and guide project staff.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting.

Skills

Cost estimation

Project management

Financial control

Education

BSc (QS), BTech (QS), NDip (QS) or equivalent

Job description

This position prepares cost estimates and plans, audit projects, manage construction revenue & costs and administer construction contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Measurement and certification of project work.
• Cash flow management and financial control.
• Ensure compliance with contractual and legal requirements.
• Prepare estimates and cost plans.
• Manage and guide project staff.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting.

Qualifications & Experience

• BSc (QS), BTech (QS), NDip (QS), or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a construction or engineering environment.

Knowledge

• Contract law and insurances
• Quantity surveying principles and practice
• Basic financial reporting
• Construction methods, programming, and scheduling
• SHEQ legislation
• Basic IR and relevant labour legislation
• CCS and BuildSmart knowledge advantageous