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Synergy Recruitment; Knysna; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Knysna. This role involves managing valuations, preparing contracts, and ensuring accurate project documentation. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in Quantity Surveying, ideally with a BCom or BTech degree, and proficiency in CCS software. You will be responsible for liaising with clients, preparing tender packs, and maintaining detailed records of project progress. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on diverse projects, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in quantity surveying.
• Must have a BCom or BTech degree, Honours preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurate valuation and re-measurement of Scope of Work.
• Prepare and submit Monthly Progress Claims for the Main Contractor’s work.
• Compile Tender Packs and adjudicate returned Tenders.

Skills

Bilingual communication

Client meeting skills

Valuation and re-measurement

Tender preparation

Contract negotiation

Education

BCom degree

BTech degree

Honours degree

Tools

CCS / Candy software

Job description

Quantity Surveyor job position available in Knysna. Salary between R35 000 – R 45 000

Requirements:

• BCom or BTech degree (Honours even better)
• Must be proficient with CCS / Candy software
• Minimum of 5 years experience
• Must be well spoken (bilingual) and able to take client meetings etc
• Own transport

Duties:

• Accurate valuation and re-measurement of Scope of Work
• Measurement of “labour-only” sub-contractor’s work
• Calculation of the sub-contractor’s “Payment Due”
• Adjudicate and prepare contracts with sub-contractors
• Prepare Joint Building Contracts Committee Contracts for new projects and submit to the Financial Manager / Commercial Manager for signing with Client
• Maintain accurate “As Built” records of all Main Contractor’s Scope of Work
• Ensure records are well-annotated and use marked-up drawings
• Take progress photographs on a fortnightly basis and maintain printed photo files
• Responsible for purchasing/ordering of high value and Long Lead items
• Refer to the allowable in the Project BOQ and follow good purchasing practice.
• Compile Tender Packs (Drawings, Specifications and Program etc) for Selected/Nominated/Domestic Sub-contracted works, adjudicate returned Tenders and place orders for the Sub-contract Package.
• Preparation and submission of Monthly Progress Claims for the Main Contractor’s work on contractual due dates
• Evaluation of nominated and domestic Sub-contractor’s Progress Claims prior to submission to the PQS
• Prepare & present monthly cost reports to Management.
• Prepare the Final Account in liaison with the Contracts Manager and agree Final Account with Client PQS
• Liaise with and assist Buyer
• Measure, prepare, resource and submit (Tenders) Bills of Quantity in CCS
• Assist Commercial Manager with re-measuring projects under their control.
• Load projects onto CCS and breakdown rates into various resources, including Build Smart Integration
• Update CCS Resource Lists on a regular basis
• Capture & maintain Site Instruction Request Register, submit SIRR to principle agent for site instructions and include summary in monthly claim to professional quantity surveyor
• Maintain records of Internal Contra charges to mitigate claims from subcontractors for remedial work