Senior Quantity Surveyor

University of Fort Hare; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established construction company is seeking a full-time Senior Quantity Surveyor in Somerset West. The role requires overseeing project deliverables, cost estimation, and management of contracts. Candidates should hold an Honours degree in Quantity Surveying and have at least 5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in software like WinQS and MS Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Registration with the SACQSP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and managing project deliverables.
• Cost estimation, budgeting, and contract management.
• Site visits and inspections with documentation and reporting.

Skills

Ability to prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQ)

Experience in cost planning and analysis

Excellent data management and quantitative skills

Knowledge of construction industry standards and regulations

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Conducting meetings with project stakeholders

Ability to work with limited supervision

Education

Honours degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

WinQS

DimensionX

CostX

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Our client, a well-established construction company, is looking for a full-time Senior Quantity Surveyor with an Hons degree in Quantity Surveying and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and managing project deliverables
• Ensuring deadlines are met while maintaining high-quality standards
• Cost estimation and budgeting
• Contract management
• Procurement
• Cost control and monitoring
• Site visits and inspections
• Documentation and reporting
• Client and stakeholder communication

Minimum Qualifications

• Honours degree in Quantity Surveying
• At least 5 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor
• Registration with the South African Council of the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP) is preferred

Key Skills

• Ability to prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQ)
• Experience in cost planning and analysis
• Excellent data management and quantitative skills
• Knowledge of construction industry standards and regulations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Conducting meetings with project stakeholders
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Proficiency in WinQS and DimensionX (or CostX) software
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel)

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and has expanded nationally over the years. Our background has proven invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation, and placement of candidates.

Our value proposition:
The true value of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture, and values. We ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to foster long-term relationships. The confidentiality of our clients remains protected at all times. We understand that our role is to ensure that candidates become strategic partners to a business rather than just employees. Helderberg Personnel has experienced steady growth over recent years and has become one of the leading agencies in the region, making placements across various industries and at senior management levels.