Senior Quantity Surveyor

Employment Solutions; Krugersdorp; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment Solutions is seeking a seasoned Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management on major construction projects in Gauteng. You will prepare budgets, analyze tenders, negotiate with contractors, and ensure costs align with timelines while supporting project teams and clients.

The ideal candidate has 8–15 years of experience, a QS degree, NEC exposure, and advanced Excel skills. Strong negotiation and interpersonal abilities are essential in this senior client-facing role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying is required.
• Project management qualification is advantageous.
• Experience with NEC processes and contract administration.
• 8 to 15 years of relevant experience in the construction industry.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel.
• Sound knowledge of construction processes and standards.
• Construction estimating/finance experience is advantageous.
• Excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage detailed cost estimates and budgets for construction projects.
• Conduct thorough tender analysis and negotiations with contractors and vendors.
• Monitor project costs and timelines, ensuring adherence to budgets.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to optimize project outcomes.
• Prepare contractual documentation and handle variations and claims.
• Oversee site purchasing and reporting (including SDL&I).

Skills

Budgeting & cost control

Tender analysis

Contract negotiation

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Advanced Excel

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Project management qualification

Job description

Join a leading organization in the construction / steel industry that is committed to delivering excellence on major projects across Gauteng. Our client, a prominent player in the market, is seeking a seasoned Senior Quantity Surveyor to elevate their project management team and ensure optimal cost control and project success.

Duties:

• Prepare and manage detailed cost estimates and budgets for construction projects.

• Conduct thorough tender analysis and negotiations with contractors and vendors.

• Monitor project costs and timelines, ensuring adherence to budgets.

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to optimize project outcomes.

• Prepare contractual documentation and handle variations and claims.

• Oversee site purchasing and reporting (including SDL&I)

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying.

• Project management qualification advantageous

• Experience with NEC processes and contract administration

• 8 to 15 years of relevant experience in the construction industry.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel.

• Sound knowledge of construction processes and standards.

• Construction estimating / finance experience is advantageous

• Excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills.

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, we regret that you have been unsuccessful.