Remote Lead Quantity Surveyor – Infrastructure (Africa)

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary + benefits

Professional development opportunities

Global project exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Quantity Surveyor to oversee cost management for major infrastructure projects across Africa. This fully remote role demands strong negotiation and contract administration skills and autonomy to guide project teams globally.

The candidate should have a track record on large-scale infrastructure, MRICS/PrQS desirable, and proficiency with cost management software. A home office with reliable internet is required.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience on major infrastructure projects.
• Proven leadership of QS teams and remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage quantity surveying functions for large-scale infra projects.
• Develop cost estimates, bills of quantities and tender documents.
• Administer contracts, manage variations, claims and final accounts.
• Provide cost advice at early project stages and monitor expenditure.
• Negotiate terms with contractors and suppliers; identify risks.

Skills

Lead QS

Cost management

Negotiation

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Remote team leadership

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying

MRICS / PrQS desirable

Tools

CostX

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Quantity Surveyor to oversee cost management for major infrastructure projects across Africa. This fully remote role demands strong negotiation and contract administration skills and autonomy to guide project teams globally.

The candidate should have a track record on large-scale infrastructure, MRICS/PrQS desirable, and proficiency with cost management software. A home office with reliable internet is required.