Senior Quantity Surveyor - Hybrid, Cost & Contracts Leader

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Medical aid

Retirement planning

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage project costs from inception to completion, ensuring viability across major construction projects. Responsibilities include cost estimation, budgeting, BOQs, and financial reporting; oversee contract administration (tendering, negotiation, claims) and collaborate with project teams to optimize costs and value.

Requirements: Bachelor's in Quantity Surveying; 7+ years' experience; knowledge of SMM2, JBCC, FIDIC; proficient in

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction.
• Knowledge of SMM2 measurement standards, JBCC and FIDIC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates, budgets and bills of quantities.
• Manage contract administration including tendering, negotiation and claims.
• Monitor expenditures, track costs against budget and report financial performance.
• Conduct feasibility studies and value engineering to optimize costs.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and company financial policies.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers and clients on finances.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Cost estimation software

MS Excel

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage project costs from inception to completion, ensuring viability across major construction projects. Responsibilities include cost estimation, budgeting, BOQs, and financial reporting; oversee contract administration (tendering, negotiation, claims) and collaborate with project teams to optimize costs and value.

Requirements: Bachelor's in Quantity Surveying; 7+ years' experience; knowledge of SMM2, JBCC, FIDIC; proficient in