Senior Quantity Surveyor – Construction Cost & Contracts

Eastwood Estate; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastwood Estate in Cape Town, South Africa, seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor to lead cost estimation, cash flow management and contract compliance on major construction projects. The role emphasizes accurate measurement, financial control, and meticulous record-keeping across project teams.

With a minimum of 10 years’ experience in construction or engineering, you will prepare estimates, manage staff, and ensure project records meet contractual and legal requirements while guiding project

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a recognised QS qualification and be eligible to register where applicable.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in construction or engineering environments.
• Knowledge of cost planning, measurement, and certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Measurement and certification of project work.
• Cash flow management and financial control.
• Ensure compliance with contractual and legal requirements.
• Prepare estimates and cost plans.
• Manage and guide project staff.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting.

Skills

Cost estimation

Financial control

Project staff management

Contract knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

BSc (QS), BTech (QS), NDip (QS), or equivalent

Job description

Eastwood Estate in Cape Town, South Africa, seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor to lead cost estimation, cash flow management and contract compliance on major construction projects. The role emphasizes accurate measurement, financial control, and meticulous record-keeping across project teams.

With a minimum of 10 years’ experience in construction or engineering, you will prepare estimates, manage staff, and ensure project records meet contractual and legal requirements while guiding project