Senior Quantity Surveyor (Contractor)

Takora Pty Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Takora Pty Ltd in Gauteng seeks an experienced Contractor Quantity Surveyor with a Bachelor of Science or Technology degree in Quantity Surveying and 8+ years in a contractor role within construction. You will manage project costs, budgets and subcontractor processes, and prepare cost reports and variation orders.

Proficiency in CCS Candy or similar cost-management software is required, with strong knowledge of measurement, cost control and contract administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree or Bachelor of Technology Degree in Quantity Surveying.
• At least 8 years of experience as a Contractor Quantity Surveyor in construction.
• Experience with large industrial property construction or similar environment.
• Experience managing project costs, budgets and commercial performance.
• Experience managing subcontractor certification, valuations, payment processes and commercial administration.
• Experience preparing variation orders, cost reports and detailed project costing reports.
• Strong knowledge of construction measurement, cost control and contract administration.
• Proficiency in CCS Candy or similar construction cost management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs, budgets and commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee subcontractor certification, valuations, payment processes and commercial administration.
• Prepare variation orders, cost reports and detailed project costing reports.
• Ensure strong application of construction measurement, cost control and contract administration principles.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Budget management

Cost control

Contract administration

Subcontractor management

Cost reporting

Variation orders

Construction measurement

CCS Candy

Education

BSc Quantity Surveying

BTech Quantity Surveying

Tools

CCS Candy

Job description

Applicants must have the following requirements:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree or Bachelor of Technology Degree in Quantity Surveying.
• Must have at least 8 years of experience as a Contractor Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
• Must have proven experience working for a large industrial property construction company or similar construction environment.
• Must have experience managing project costs, budgets, and commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Must have experience managing subcontractor certification, valuations, payment processes, and commercial administration.
• Must have experience preparing variation orders, cost reports, and detailed project costing reports.
• Must have strong knowledge of construction measurement, cost control, and contract administration principles.
• Must have proficiency in CCS Candy or similar construction cost management software.