Road Quantity Surveyor

Unik Civil Engineering (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

Unik Civil Engineering (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Road Quantity Surveyor to manage financial and contractual aspects at site level for a major civil project in South Africa. The role focuses on meticulous measurement, timely interim payment certificates, and strict sub-contractor management to maximise cash flow and project value.

The ideal candidate will have 8–10 years of on-site experience with large contractors, a B.Sc or B.Tech in Quantity Surveying, SACQSP registration preferred, and expert

Qualifications

• ,Primary Degree: B.Sc or B.Tech in Quantity Surveying (Mandatory).
• Candidate or Professional QS registration with SACQSP is highly desirable.
• Experience on multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects; railway/roads/bridges/earthworks is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monthly Valuation & Progress Claims
• Internal Cost Control & CR Reporting
• Sub-contractor Commercial Management
• Variation Orders & Early Warnings

Skills

Advanced measurement

Contractual knowledge

Excel

First principles

Education

B.Sc or B.Tech in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CCS (Candy)

Buildsmart

Job description

The Road Quantity Surveyor is responsible for the comprehensive financial and contractual administration of the construction project at the site level. The primary purpose is to maximize project value and cash flow through meticulous measurement, rigorous sub-contractor management, and the timeous submission of interim payment certificates.

Operating as the commercial heart of the site office, the Site QS ensures that the \"Actual vs. Allowable\" budget is strictly monitored using CCS (Candy) and Buildsmart. The incumbent must ensure that the firm is paid for every variation and that all sub-contractor liabilities are accurately reflected. The Site QS must maintain an audit trail of measurements and contemporary records to satisfy both the internal leadership and the stringent requirements of external parties as well.

2.KEY JOB OUTPUTS AND ELEMENTS

• Monthly Valuation & Progress Claims
• Internal Cost Control & CR Reporting
• Sub-contractor Commercial Management
• Variation Orders & Early Warnings

3.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE)

(1)Education

• Primary Degree: B.Sc or B.Tech in Quantity Surveying (Mandatory).
• Professional Registration: Candidate or Professional QS registration with SACQSP (South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession) is highly desirable.

(2)Experience

• Total Career: Minimum of 8–10 years in the civil engineering construction sector.
• Site Experience: At least 5 years specifically based on-site for a large contractor.
• Sector Context: Experience on multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects (Railway, Roads, Bridges, Earthworks). Funded by the AfDB, World Bank, or EIB in other African countries an advantage.
• Software: Expert-level proficiency in CCS (Candy) and Buildsmart is very advantageous.

(3)TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Advanced Measurement: Mastery of Standard Methods of Measurement.
• Contractual Knowledge: A functional \"working knowledge\" of FIDIC Red Book and GCC 2015.
• Excel: Ability to build complex reconciliation spreadsheets and \"S-curves\" for progress tracking.
• First Principles Awareness: Understanding how a rate is built (Labor, Plant, Material) to effectively negotiate variations.