Senior Quantity Surveyor: Cost Control & Contracts

RPO Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary negotiable

Competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

RPO Recruitment’s client, a respected Building & Civil Contractor, is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their Cape Town team on one of their latest projects as soon as possible. The role involves preparing BOQs, cost estimates and interim valuations, monitoring costs, managing subcontractor procurement, and preparing final accounts.

A minimum 5 years’ QS experience and a relevant qualification are required, with a valid driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' Quantity Surveying experience within the construction industry.
• Experience with cost control, valuations, subcontractor administration and variation orders.
• Knowledge of payment certificates, cost reporting and final accounts.
• Valid driver's licence (essential).
• Strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare BOQs, cost estimates and project cost reports.
• Monitor project costs and assist with cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare interim valuations, payment certificates and final accounts.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, valuations and payment certificates.
• Price and administer variation orders and contract claims.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and commercial reporting.
• Liaise with project teams, subcontractors, suppliers and clients.
• Ensure commercial compliance with contract requirements and company procedures.

Skills

Cost control

Valuations

Subcontractor administration

Variation orders

Negotiation

Communication

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

RPO Recruitment’s client, a respected Building & Civil Contractor, is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their Cape Town team on one of their latest projects as soon as possible. The role involves preparing BOQs, cost estimates and interim valuations, monitoring costs, managing subcontractor procurement, and preparing final accounts.

A minimum 5 years’ QS experience and a relevant qualification are required, with a valid driver’s licence.