Senior Quantity Surveyor – Construction Cost Control Lead

The Recruiter; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruiter is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the full QS function on building projects in Cape Town. You will drive cost control, budgets, valuations and final accounts with a proven ability to manage financial and contractual aspects.

This role requires 8+ years in building construction, strong subcontractor management, and CCS Candy/BuildSmart proficiency. You will report to senior management and collaborate closely with project teams.

Qualifications

• BSc/ BTech or National Diploma in Quantity Surveying.
• 8+ years’ experience in building construction with a reputable contractor.
• Strong cost control, budgeting, and subcontractor management.
• Excellent understanding of contracts and commercial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full quantity surveying function across building projects.
• Prepare budgets, valuations, payment certificates and final accounts.
• Cost control, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Measurement and preparation of BOQs.
• Subcontractor procurement and management.
• Evaluate subcontractor claims, variations and payment applications.
• Manage variations, contractual notices and commercial negotiations.
• Monitor project expenditure and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with Project Manager, Site Agent and Contracts Manager.
• Provide accurate commercial reporting to senior management.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Contract management

Negotiation

Excel skills

Subcontractor management

Independence

Education

BSc/ BTech / National Diploma

Tools

CCS Candy

BuildSmart

Job description

The Recruiter is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the full QS function on building projects in Cape Town. You will drive cost control, budgets, valuations and final accounts with a proven ability to manage financial and contractual aspects.

This role requires 8+ years in building construction, strong subcontractor management, and CCS Candy/BuildSmart proficiency. You will report to senior management and collaborate closely with project teams.