Senior Quantity Surveyor – Hybrid, Cost & Contracts Expert

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Quantity Surveyor based in Polokwane, Limpopo. You will manage all costs from initial estimates to final figures, ensuring profitability, quality, and safety across a diverse portfolio.

The role requires a minimum of 7 years of quantity surveying experience, strong contract knowledge (FIDIC), and the ability to lead procurement strategies. Hybrid work balances office duties in Polokwane with strategic site visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant quantity surveying experience in construction.
• Professional registration with SACQSP or RICS is highly desirable.
• Strong cost-control, budgeting, and procurement knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets for construction and civil projects.
• Manage tender processes and evaluate bids.
• Negotiate and administer contracts with clients and subcontractors.
• Monitor and control project costs through the lifecycle.
• Prepare interim and final valuations, payments, and claims.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses.
• Advise on procurement strategies and contract conditions.
• Manage variations and claims; ensure fair resolution.
• Liaise with clients, design teams, and site personnel to meet commercial objectives.
• Prepare final accounts and post-project reviews.

Skills

Cost management

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying/Construction Economics or related

Tools

Cost management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Quantity Surveyor based in Polokwane, Limpopo. You will manage all costs from initial estimates to final figures, ensuring profitability, quality, and safety across a diverse portfolio.

The role requires a minimum of 7 years of quantity surveying experience, strong contract knowledge (FIDIC), and the ability to lead procurement strategies. Hybrid work balances office duties in Polokwane with strategic site visits.