Senior Quantity Surveyor — Contracts & Cost Control Leader

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Lead Quantity Surveyor to join our client’s Cape Town team, overseeing cost management from inception to completion and ensuring projects stay on budget and to high standards.

The role requires strong negotiation and contract administration skills, experience with procurement, and the ability to manage complex commercial aspects across the Western Cape region. A university degree in QS or related field is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in quantity surveying within construction.
• Strong cost management, contract administration and procurement expertise.
• Proficient in measurement and valuation techniques.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and Bills of Quantities.
• Manage tender processes, evaluate bids, and negotiate contracts.
• Monitor and control project costs throughout construction lifecycle.
• Administer contracts, including payments, claims, dispute resolution.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and contract terms.

Skills

Cost management

Contract administration

Procurement

Measurement & valuation

Negotiation

Communication

Project lifecycles

Software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Surveying software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Lead Quantity Surveyor to join our client’s Cape Town team, overseeing cost management from inception to completion and ensuring projects stay on budget and to high standards.

The role requires strong negotiation and contract administration skills, experience with procurement, and the ability to manage complex commercial aspects across the Western Cape region. A university degree in QS or related field is required.