Senior Civil QS - Construction Industry

RPO Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

RPO Recruitment’s client, a reputable civil engineering contractor in Johannesburg, seeks an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team. This role suits a commercially driven professional with extensive civil infrastructure project experience.

You will manage commercial and contractual aspects, prepare budgets, measure work for payments, and administer contracts across major projects, liaising with clients and subcontractors to ensure compliance and commercial success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level QS qualification in civil construction.
• Minimum 10 years of Quantity Surveying experience in civil projects.
• Experience on major civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of standard contracts (FIDIC, GCC, NEC, JBCC).
• Proficient in QS software and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and contractual aspects of multiple civil projects.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts, and cash flows.
• Measure and value completed work for payments and certifications.
• Prepare, assess, and negotiate subcontract agreements.
• Administer contracts, including claims, variations, final accounts.
• Monitor project costs and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and financial projections.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and teams.
• Ensure compliance with contracts and company procedures.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Education

BTech/BSc in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CCS Candy

BuildSmart

Microsoft Excel

Job description

RPO Recruitment’s client, a reputable civil engineering contractor based in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven professional with extensive experience on large civil infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of multiple civil construction projects.


• Prepare and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cash flows.


• Measure and value completed work for payment applications and certifications.


• Prepare, assess, and negotiate subcontract agreements.


• Administer contracts, including claims, variations, and final accounts.


• Monitor project costs and identify commercial risks and opportunities.


• Prepare monthly cost reports and financial projections.


• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and project teams.


• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company procedures.

Requirements:

• BTech/BSc Degree or National Diploma in Quantity Surveying/Building or an equivalent qualification.


• Minimum 10 years' Quantity Surveying experience within the civil construction industry.


• Proven experience on major civil infrastructure projects such as roads, earthworks, bridges, water infrastructure, pipelines, bulk services, or municipal works.


• Strong knowledge of FIDIC, GCC, NEC, and JBCC contracts.


• Proficient in CCS Candy, BuildSmart, Microsoft Excel, and other relevant QS software.


• Excellent commercial, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Benefits:

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience and qualifications

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