Senior Quantity Surveyor: Cost & Contracts Leader

Acumen Group; Sasolburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Acumen Group in Sasolburg, South Africa seeks a Quantity Surveyor to manage project costs from early estimates to final accounts, ensuring budget, quality and contractual compliance.

You will prepare budgets, tender docs, price negotiations, contract admin, and monthly cost reports while collaborating with project managers, engineers and suppliers to mitigate financial risks and drive projects to successful completion.

Qualifications

• BSc/BTech/National Diploma in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• 3–8 years' experience in quantity surveying within construction, civil, infrastructure or property development.
• Strong understanding of JBCC, NEC, FIDIC or GCC contracts; cost estimation experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates, budgets, and tender documentation.
• Measure and value construction work on site and monitor costs.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and forecasts; assist with final accounts.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Process progress claims, payment certificates, and valuations.
• Maintain project records and ensure contractual obligations are met.

Skills

Analytical ability

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

Negotiation skills

Communication

Planning & organisation

Problem-solving

Education

BSc/BTech/National Diploma in Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

Excel

Quantity surveying software

Cost management systems

Job description

Acumen Group in Sasolburg, South Africa seeks a Quantity Surveyor to manage project costs from early estimates to final accounts, ensuring budget, quality and contractual compliance.

You will prepare budgets, tender docs, price negotiations, contract admin, and monthly cost reports while collaborating with project managers, engineers and suppliers to mitigate financial risks and drive projects to successful completion.