RB 16283 - Senior Quantity Surveyor (Renewable Energy / MEIP)

Professional Career Services; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary construction company seeks a Quantity Surveyor in Johannesburg. The role involves leading a team, managing project costs, and ensuring profitability through detailed financial analysis. Candidates should have at least 15 years of experience in the Renewable Energy sector and hold a degree in Quantity Surveying, with ideal certification in PrQS or MRICS accreditation.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of industry experience in the Renewable Energy sector.
• 5+ years of experience in managing multiple projects.
• Must possess extensive knowledge in Civil, Mechanical, Structural Piping, Electrical, and Instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team and perform budget validations and project cost forecasts.
• Ensure maximum profitability on projects under your control.
• Monitor progress on site for claims and liaise with Project Manager.

Skills

Industry experience in Renewable Energy

Project management

Civil Engineering knowledge

Conflict resolution

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

PrQS or MRICS accreditation

Job description

Our client is a multi-disciplinary construction company.

Job Description

Reporting to the Regional Commercial Manager and Operations Director, You will be responsible for :

• Leading a team
• Performing budget validations and project cost forecasts in granular detail.
• Ensuring maximum profitability on projects under your control.
• Prepare cash flows and update as necessary analyze timing of sales and costs.
• Compile monthly reports as directed by the Commercial Manager.
• Carry out monthly measures on site and prepare interim evaluation to include all values relating to labour materials management, plant and equipment and escalation.
• Monitor progress on site to ensure that where applicable claims for recovery of loss and expense are submitted timeously and agreed with client, liaising with Project Manager, and referring to the appropriate conditions of contract.
• Monitor, mentor and develop junior employees.
• Support Project Manager on maintaining project management documentation (Project Management Plan (PMP), Risk Management Plan (RMP), Scope of Works (SOW), WBS Dictionary, Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM), etc.).
• Travel to the various Project sites.
• Liaise with the Project and Contractor Teams to ensure consistent basis for all project costs / plans.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying.
• Attained PrQS or MRICS accreditation (Or eligible to attain within 12 months).

Skills

• Minimum of 15 years industry experience Renewable Energy sector, contractor experience preferential.
• Minimum of 5 years experience managing multiple projects.
• Must have extensive Civil, Mechanical, Structural Piping, Electrical and Instrumentation experience.
• Experienced in managing and leading a multicultural group / team.
• Proven experience in conflict avoidance, entitlement appraisal and dispute resolution.
• Knowledge & understanding of contract law and commercial / contracts management.

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Quantity Surveyor • Johannesburg, South Africa