Senior Quantity Surveyor: Cost Recovery & Forensics

Transnet Company; Durban; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A major logistics firm is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor based in Durban, responsible for analysing historical payments for contractor overcharges. The ideal candidate should have a B.Sc in Quantity Surveying, professional registration, and at least 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in the hydrocarbon sector. The role requires strong skills in cost management, compliance with project governance, and engagement with legal teams to recover costs.

Qualifications

• B/B.Sc Degree or higher specialising in Quantity Surveying.
• Professional Registration with the SA Council of Quantity Surveying Professionals.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor on large multidisciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and assess historic payments made to contractors for cost recovery.
• Evaluate historic contracts and payments for contractor overcharges.
• Engage with legal counsel to support litigation processes.
• Assure adherence to project governance and cost recovery initiatives.

Job description

A major logistics firm is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor based in Durban, responsible for analysing historical payments for contractor overcharges. The ideal candidate should have a B.Sc in Quantity Surveying, professional registration, and at least 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in the hydrocarbon sector. The role requires strong skills in cost management, compliance with project governance, and engagement with legal teams to recover costs.