Senior Professional QS - Renewable Energy Industry

RPO Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established EPC contractor in South Africa is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage cost and contract for renewable energy projects. Ideal candidates should have at least 8 years of experience, extensive knowledge of contract law, and proficiency in cost management tools. A competitive salary is offered depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary based on experience

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in quantity surveying or commercial management in the construction or EPC industry.
• Proven experience managing commercial aspects of subcontract and self-perform delivery models.
• Familiarity with procurement and logistics in the South African context.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cost and contract management of renewable energy projects.
• Ensure financial performance and risk management across multiple projects.
• Use commercial reporting tools to manage costs effectively.

Skills

Contract law knowledge

Cost control

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving mindset

Education

BSc/BSc (Hons) degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Tools

CCS Candy

Excel

Job description

RPO Recruitment's client, a reputable and well established company in South Africa is currently seeking an experienced and commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee the cost and contract management of a portfolio of renewable energy projects for an established EPC contractor.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the financial performance, risk management, and commercial integrity of multiple utility-scale solar PV, wind, and BESS projects across Southern Africa.

Requirements

• BSc/BSc (Hons) degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline
• Minimum 8 years of experience in quantity surveying or commercial management in the construction or EPC industry
• Pr QS registration advantageous
• Proven experience managing the commercial aspects of both subcontract and self-perform delivery models in the infrastructure, building or industrial projects
• Strong knowledge of contract law and standard forms such as FIDIC, NEC, or JBCC
• High level of proficiency in cost control and commercial reporting tools (e.g., CCS Candy, Excel)
• Experience with claims management, dispute resolution, and contract negotiation
• Ability to interpret project drawings, specifications, and technical documents
• Experience working for or with EPC contractors on solar PV, wind, or BESS projects
• Familiarity with procurement and logistics in the South African context.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Willingness to adapt processes and proven methods of traditional QS functions improve accuracy and speed of project commercial analytics.

Benefits

• Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience and qualifications
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Meghan du Plessis and Riana Hattingh at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: [emailprotected]

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.