Senior Building Quantity Surveyor – Cape Town | Construction

RPO Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

RPO Recruitment seeks a Senior Building Quantity Surveyor to join their Cape Town team. This role suits an experienced QS with strong commercial acumen and a track record in building projects from pre-contract through to final account.

You will manage project costs, contracts, and financial performance across multiple sites, delivering cost plans, tender documentation, and accurate valuations. A solid background in main contractor or construction environments and proficient use of Excel and QS

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying.
• Minimum 8-12 years' experience in building construction.
• Strong experience on commercial, residential, or mixed-use projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs, contracts, and financial performance across multiple construction projects.
• Full pre- and post-contract quantity surveying duties.
• Preparation of bills of quantities and tender documentation.

Skills

8-12 years experience

Commercial management

Cost control

Tender negotiations

Contract administration

Final accounts

Procurement

Excel

QS software

Education

Quantity Surveying degree/diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QS-related software

Job description

A well-established construction-focused organisation is seeking a Senior Building Quantity Surveyor to join their Cape Town team. This role is suited to an experienced QS with strong commercial acumen and proven experience within building projects from pre-contract through to final account.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing project costs, contracts, and financial performance across multiple construction projects.

Requirements & Responsibilities

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Minimum 8-12 years' experience in building construction
• Strong experience on commercial, residential, or mixed-use projects
• Proven track record in main contractor or construction environment
• Solid understanding of construction contracts and cost control
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and QS-related software
• Strong negotiation and commercial management skills
• Full pre- and post-contract quantity surveying duties
• Cost planning, estimating, and budget preparation
• Preparation of bills of quantities and tender documentation
• Tender adjudication and contractor negotiations
• Contract administration and commercial management
• Valuations, payment certificates, and variation assessments
• Cost reporting and financial forecasting
• Final account preparation and agreement
• Managing subcontractor procurement and commercial performance

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.