Senior Quantity Surveyor

Tumaini Consulting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Tumaini Consulting is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading infrastructure and construction group in South Africa. The role focuses on driving the commercial success of large building projects from tender through to completion.

The ideal candidate will have a BTech/BSc in Quantity Surveying with 8+ years of experience, strong contract knowledge (JBCC/NEC), and proven capability in cost management, valuations, variations and final accounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or technical degree in Quantity Surveying (BTech/BSc).
• 8+ years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
• Proven track record delivering large‑scale building projects.
• Strong knowledge of JBCC, NEC and other relevant contracts and procurement methods.
• Experience in cost management, contract administration, valuations, variations and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre- and post-contract quantity surveying functions on building projects from tender stage through to project completion.
• Prepare and review cost estimates, bills of quantities, tender documentation, valuations, payment certificates, variation orders, financial reports and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, cash flow and financial performance, identifying commercial risks and implementing effective cost‑control measures.

Skills

Cost management

Contract administration

Valuations

Variations

Final accounts

Building contracts

JBCC contracts

NEC contracts

Education

BTech/BSc in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to advance your career with one of South Africa’s leading infrastructure and construction groups?

Our client is a well-established construction company with extensive experience delivering major infrastructure and building projects across South Africa and beyond. They are looking for a skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team and drive the successful commercial delivery of large-scale building projects.

Requirements:

• BTech/ BSc in Quantity Surveying
• 8+ years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry
• Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale building projects
• Strong knowledge of JBCC, NEC and other relevant construction contracts and procurement methods
• Proven experience in cost management, contract administration, valuations, variations and final accounts.

Responsibilities:

• Manage pre- and post-contract quantity surveying functions on building projects from tender stage through to project completion.
• Prepare and review cost estimates, bills of quantities, tender documentation, valuations, payment certificates, variation orders, financial reports and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, cash flow and financial performance, identifying commercial risks and implementing effective cost-control measures.