Quantity Surveyors | Building Construction

RPO Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

RPO Recruitment is seeking commercially minded professionals with strong technical knowledge of construction cost management, contractual administration and project financial control. The role involves preparing costs, monitoring budgets, managing procurement and final accounts within Gauteng and Cape Town.

The ideal candidate will have 3–10 years of building construction experience, solid analytical skills and proficiency in QS software, with ability to meet deadlines in a collaborative project

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying.
• 3–10 years’ relevant experience within the building construction industry.
• Strong understanding of construction costs, budgets and financial control.
• Knowledge of procurement, subcontractor management and tender processes.
• Experience with interim valuations, payment certificates, variations and final accounts.
• Understanding of construction contracts and contractual documentation.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication, organisational and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in relevant Quantity Surveying and construction software.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work effectively with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, budgets and bills of quantities.
• Monitor project expenditure and maintain cost control.
• Manage procurement and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Prepare and assess interim payment valuations and certificates.
• Assess variations, claims and additional costs.
• Monitor project cash flow and financial performance.
• Prepare cost reports and financial forecasts.
• Manage final accounts and contractual documentation.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants and project teams.
• Identify potential cost risks and recommend appropriate solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

QS software

Cost management

Negotiation

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

QS software tools

Job description

They are looking for commercially minded professionals with strong technical knowledge of construction cost management, contractual administration and project financial control.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying.

• 3–10 years’ relevant experience within the building construction industry.

• Strong understanding of construction costs, budgets and financial control.

• Knowledge of procurement, subcontractor management and tender processes.

• Experience with interim valuations, payment certificates, variations and final accounts.

• Understanding of construction contracts and contractual documentation.

• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.

• Good communication, organisational and negotiation skills.

• Proficiency in relevant Quantity Surveying and construction software.

• Ability to manage deadlines and work effectively with project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, budgets and bills of quantities.

• Monitor project expenditure and maintain cost control.

• Manage procurement and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.

• Prepare and assess interim payment valuations and certificates.

• Assess variations, claims and additional costs.

• Monitor project cash flow and financial performance.

• Prepare cost reports and financial forecasts.

• Manage final accounts and contractual documentation.

• Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants and project teams.

• Identify potential cost risks and recommend appropriate solutions.

Locations: Gauteng and Cape Town
Sector: Building Construction
Experience: 3–10 years
Salary: Negotiable, based on experience.

About RPO Recruitment

RPO Recruitment is a Specialist Recruitment Agency that provides candidates and clients with unique recruitment solutions tailored to their needs. We focus on helping you reach your personal and professional goals by connecting you to your perfect career path.

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