Senior Quantity Surveyor

Astral Group; Ballito; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic construction company based in Ballito is seeking a skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor. This role involves managing construction sites, estimating costs, and project management. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying, experience in construction project management, and excellent communication skills. If you meet these criteria, please email your CV with QS as the subject.

Qualifications

• Qualified to professional standard in Quantity Surveying with membership of a professional body.
• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction project management.
• Strong technical cost management competency.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural drawings and prepare quantity requirements.
• Manage contractor and supplier pricing negotiations.
• Measure and value work done and analyze payment certificates.
• Advise on financial aspects of contractors' claims.
• Manage variations to contracts and advise on cost impacts.

Skills

Cost management

Project management

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Overview: BALLITO BASED Company Group is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor with a construction background to join our dynamic team. This role combines the responsibilities of managing construction sites with cost estimation and project management.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret architectural drawings, construction designs, specifications and plans and prepare accurate quantity requirements and costing estimates
• Review and compare contractor and supplier pricing and lead negotiations to drive effective cost management.
• Measurement and valuation of work done and analysis of payment certificates
• Advising on financial and contractual aspects of contractors' claims
• Assess and manage variations to the original contract and advise on potential cost impacts.

Qualifications

• Qualified to professional standard in Quantity Surveying with membership of an appropriate professional body and/or educated to degree level.
• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor and Construction Project Management in a similar role.
• A strong technical cost management or estimating competency is essential
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and JBCC
• Knowledge of construction processes, methods, and best practices.
• Excellent understanding of architectural and engineering drawings.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with clients, subcontractors, and team members.

Kindly email your CV with QS as the subject line, ONLY IF YOU MEET THE ABOVE CRITERIA.