Senior Quantity Surveyor

Lesedi; eMalahleni; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in civil and industrial infrastructure is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for their Kendal ADFP Project. This site-based role involves managing all commercial responsibilities and requires significant experience with NEC3 contracts. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in cost management, contract administration, and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with project timelines and budgets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6-8 years post-qualification practical experience.
• 5+ years in a senior QS role on civil / industrial projects.
• Strong working experience with NEC3 contracts, particularly ECC Option A.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and cashflows.
• Prepare Compensation Event Quotations and maintain compliance with NEC3.
• Conduct routine site assessments and validate measurements and changes.

Skills

Quantitative Analysis

Contract Management

Financial Reporting

Cost Management

Subcontractor Valuation

Data Analysis

Negotiation

Project Management

Education

BSc / BTech / National Diploma in Quantity Surveying

Tools

MS Excel

IFS ERP

Candy Estimating Software

Job description

PURPOSE OF ROLEWe are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to assume full commercial and contractual responsibility on our Kendal ADFP Project.This is a site-based, standalone role – the appointed candidate will manage all day-to-day quantity surveying duties independently and report directly to the Project Manager.The successful candidate must demonstrate deep working knowledge of the NEC3 ECC (April ) contract and have a proven track record in managing cost, contracts, valuations, and subcontractor accounts on civil and industrial infrastructure projects.KEY PERFORMANCE AREASCost Management & ReportingPrepare, manage, and update project budgets, forecasts and cashflows.Produce monthly cost reconciliations and cost-to-complete reports.Monitor project expenditure and control commercial risk.Contract AdministrationPrepare and submit Compensation Event Quotations (CEQs)Maintain change and CE registers and ensure timely agreement of time and cost impactsEnsure compliance with the NEC3 contractual processes and timelinesProcurement & Subcontract ManagementPrepare and issue Bills of Quantities (BOQs), tender evaluations and subcontract agreementsAssess and certify monthly subcontractor valuationsNegotiate and finalize subcontractor final accounts, final payments, and close-outsSite-Based Commercial OversightConduct routine site assessments and verify actual progressLiaise with engineers and site agents to validate measurements and changesMaintain all commercial records including payment schedules, CE logs, Invoice registers and risk registersSystems & ReportingUse MS Excel (advanced level) for analysis, valuations, reporting, and cost trackingMaintain registers using project ERP (IFS – training will be provided)GovernanceEnsure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and statutory requirementsSupport audits, cost reviews, and client reporting obligationsQUALIFICATIONBSc / BTech / National Diploma in Quantity SurveyingRegistration with SACQSPExperienceMinimum 6-8 years post-qualification practical experience, with 5+ years in a senior QS role on civil / industrial projects.Strong working experience with NEC3 contracts (especially ECC Option A)Familiarity with Candy.

Advantageous)Knowledge & Skills CompetenciesKnowledgeStrong mathematical acumenHigh ability to accurately read, analyze, and interpret construction / engineering drawings and blueprintsGood understanding of basic financial control pertaining to cost spendingSound knowledge of MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and OutlookSkillsExcellent accounting and financial expertise relating to engineering and construction projectsStrong budgeting and forecasting abilitiesProficient in generating financial management reports for project managersAdvanced Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups, sumifs, subtotals, etc.

Working knowledge of construction estimating softwareIFS ERP – training will be providedHigh planning and organizational capabilityTechnical competence in quantity surveying methodologiesAbility to work independently in a site-based environment.BehavioralMethodical with high attention to detailStrong ability to organize, prioritize work, and meet deadlinesProblem-solving orientationDemonstration of honesty, integrity, and reliabilityIndependence while working effectively in teamsInitiative, enthusiasm, commitment, and work ethicAbility to perform under pressureSkilled negotiation and presentation abilitiesRespect for company quality management systems and regulationsTeam player who respects colleaguesShould you not hear from us within 21 days of the closing of the advert, kindly regard your application to have been unsuccessful.

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