Senior Quantity Surveyor

Lesedi; Ogies; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for their Kendal ADFP Project. This site-based role requires extensive experience in cost management, contract administration, and a deep understanding of NEC3 contracts. The successful candidate will independently oversee all quantity surveying duties, engaging directly with the Project Manager and working primarily on civil and industrial projects. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in budgeting, procurement management, and strong financial reporting skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare, manage, and update project budgets and forecasts.
• Conduct routine site assessments to verify actual progress.
• Ensure compliance with NEC3 contractual processes.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Education

BSc/BTech/National Diploma in Quantity Surveying

Registration with SACQSP

Tools

Candy

IFS ERP

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

PURPOSE OF ROLE

We 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 2013) contract and have a proven track record in managing cost, contracts, valuations, and subcontractor accounts on civil and industrial infrastructure projects.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Cost Management & Reporting

• Prepare, 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 Administration

• Prepare and submit Compensation Event Quotations (CEQs)
• Maintain change and CE registers and ensure timely agreement of time and cost impacts
• Ensure compliance with the NEC3 contractual processes and timelines
  
  

Procurement & Subcontract Management

• Prepare and issue Bills of Quantities (BOQs), tender evaluations and subcontract agreements
• Assess and certify monthly subcontractor valuations
• Negotiate and finalize subcontractor final accounts, final payments, and close-outs
  
  

Site-Based Commercial Oversight

• Conduct routine site assessments and verify actual progress
• Liaise with engineers and site agents to validate measurements and changes
• Maintain all commercial records including payment schedules, CE logs, Invoice registers and risk registers
  
  

Systems & Reporting

• Use MS Excel (advanced level) for analysis, valuations, reporting, and cost tracking
• Maintain registers using project ERP (IFS – training will be provided)
  
  

Governance

• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and statutory requirements
• Support audits, cost reviews, and client reporting obligations
  
  

QUALIFICATION

• BSc/BTech/National Diploma in Quantity Surveying
• Registration with SACQSP
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 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 Competencies

Knowledge

• Strong mathematical acumen
• High ability to accurately read, analyze, and interpret construction/engineering drawings and blueprints
• Good understanding of basic financial control pertaining to cost spending
• Sound knowledge of MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and Outlook
  
  

Skills

• Excellent accounting and financial expertise relating to engineering and construction projects
• Strong budgeting and forecasting abilities
• Proficient in generating financial management reports for project managers
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups, sumifs, subtotals, etc.)
• Working knowledge of construction estimating software
• IFS ERP – training will be provided
• High planning and organizational capability
• Technical competence in quantity surveying methodologies
• Ability to work independently in a site-based environment.
  
  

Behavioral

• Methodical with high attention to detail
• Strong ability to organize, prioritize work, and meet deadlines
• Problem-solving orientation
• Demonstration of honesty, integrity, and reliability
• Independence while working effectively in teams
• Initiative, enthusiasm, commitment, and work ethic
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Skilled negotiation and presentation abilities
• Respect for company quality management systems and regulations
• Team player who respects colleagues
  
  

Should you not hear from us within 21 days of the closing of the advert, kindly regard your application to have been unsuccessful.