Senior Quantity Surveyor - Construction Industry

Hire Resolve; Cape Town; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 400 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking a highly experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage all contractual and financial aspects of construction projects. This role involves preparing project costings, negotiating contracts, and ensuring projects are completed within budget. The ideal candidate should have at least 8 years of experience, a related degree, and proficiency in industry-standard software. This position offers a highly competitive salary based on experience and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in the multi-disciplinary building industry.
• Extensive knowledge of construction methods and materials.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software.
• Extensive knowledge of construction methods and materials.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software such as MS Office, CCS Candy, and BuildSmart.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and analyse project costings for tenders.
• Negotiate and agree contracts and terms with contractors.
• Monitor and control costs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress.
• Provide accurate cost reporting and forecasting.
• Manage and administer contracts, including evaluating and processing payments, variations, and claims.
• Advise on procurement strategy and manage the procurement process.
• Prepare detailed progress reports and present them to project stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual and legal requirements.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, architects, and other key stakeholders.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Teamwork

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or National Diploma in Civil Engineering

Professional accreditation (e.g. PrQS)

Outils

MS Office

CCS Candy

BuildSmart

Description du poste

We are looking for a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our client's team in the multi-disciplinary building industry. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing all aspects of the contractual and financial side of construction projects, ensuring that costs are managed effectively and projects are completed on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse project costings for tenders, such as materials, quantities, labour, and time.
• Negotiate and agree on the contracts and terms with contractors and subcontractors.
• Monitor and control costs throughout the project lifecycle to ensure budget adherence.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and assess project adherence to plans and specifications.
• Provide accurate and timely cost reporting and forecasting.
• Manage and administer contracts, including evaluating and processing payments, variations, and claims.
• Advise on procurement strategy and manage the procurement process.
• Prepare detailed progress reports and present them to project stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual and legal requirements.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, architects, and other key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a National Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• Professional accreditation (e.g. PrQS) is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in the multi-disciplinary building industry.
• Extensive knowledge of construction methods and materials.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software such as MS Office, CCS Candy, and BuildSmart.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Salary: negotiable
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Elma Pelser, Tameaka Futcher, Chandre Codrier or Wernardt Snyman at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [e-mail]

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.