Remote Senior Quantity Surveyor

Placements24; South Africa; A distancia; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Highly competitive salary with bonuses

Flexible remote working arrangements

Comprehensive health insurance and 401

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team on a fully remote basis, supporting projects across multiple locations. You will manage construction costs, provide expert financial advice, and ensure commercial viability from inception to completion, with tendering, contract administration, and cost control as core duties.

The role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying or related field and a minimum of seven years of experience, with strong analytical, negotiation, and

Formación

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction.
• Proficiency in cost estimation software and contract management principles.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and reporting abilities, suitable for remote collaboration.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare accurate cost estimates, bills of quantities, and tender documentation for diverse construction projects.
• Administer contracts, manage variations, and resolve contractual disputes effectively.
• Monitor and control project costs throughout the construction lifecycle, identifying risks and cost-saving opportunities.
• Conduct site visits (as needed and feasible) to verify progress and assess potential claims, reporting findings remotely.
• Negotiate with contractors and suppliers to achieve favorable commercial terms.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and financial forecasts for senior management and clients.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Remote collaboration

Detail-oriented

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field

Herramientas

Cost estimation software

Contract management principles

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a fully remote basis, supporting projects across various locations. This role is crucial for managing construction costs, providing expert financial advice, and ensuring the commercial viability of projects from inception to completion. You will be responsible for tendering, contract administration, and cost control, working closely with project managers and clients from your home office. This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned professional who values flexibility and autonomy, seeking to apply their extensive expertise in cost management to a diverse portfolio of construction projects without the need for daily on-site presence, contributing to efficient project delivery through meticulous financial oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates, bills of quantities, and tender documentation for diverse construction projects.


• Administer contracts, manage variations, and resolve contractual disputes effectively.


• Monitor and control project costs throughout the construction lifecycle, identifying potential risks and cost-saving opportunities.


• Conduct site visits (as needed and feasible) to verify progress and assess potential claims, reporting findings remotely.


• Negotiate with contractors and suppliers to achieve favorable commercial terms.


• Prepare monthly cost reports and financial forecasts for senior management and clients.

Requirements

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.


• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the construction industry.


• Proficiency in cost estimation software and contract management principles.


• Strong analytical and negotiation skills, with meticulous attention to detail.


• Excellent communication and reporting abilities, suitable for remote collaboration.


• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently from a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with potential for performance-based bonuses.


• Flexible remote working arrangements, promoting work-life balance.


• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.


• Access to continuous professional development and training programs.


• Opportunity to work on a wide range of challenging and rewarding projects from home.