Senior Quantity Surveyor (Pr. QS)

Zeal HR; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary consulting firm in Cape Town is hiring a Professionally Registered Quantity Surveyor to join their team. The candidate will assess architectural and engineering documents, prepare cost estimates, and manage project accounts for various high-impact projects. A BTech or BSc in Quantity Surveying and SACQSP registration are essential, along with at least 4 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Professional Registration with SACQSP required.
• Minimum of 4 years' post-registration work experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate architectural and engineering design documentation.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and feasibility studies.
• Administer cost control processes and negotiate project accounts.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

BTech or BSc Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

WinQS

DimX

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

A multi-disciplinary consulting firm based in Plattekloof, Cape Town, is seeking a Professionally Registered Quantity Surveyor (Pr. QS) to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will work closely with internal Architecture and Engineering departments and contribute to a range of high-impact projects across various sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and interpret architectural and engineering design documentation
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and feasibility studies
• Compile Bills of Quantities and full contract documentation
• Perform tender evaluations and prepare tender reports
• Administer cost control processes including cash flow forecasts, cost reports, valuations, variation orders, and contractual claims
• Negotiate and finalize project accounts
• Conduct value assessments, repair/damage costings, and determine value at risk
• Attend project meetings and provide client support
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including Engineers, Architects, Project Managers, and fellow Quantity Surveyors

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Proven expertise in estimating, procurement, budgeting, and cost control
• Effective negotiation and stakeholder coordination
• Strong sense of quality assurance and professional accountability

Minimum Requirements:

• BTech or BSc Degree in Quantity Surveying
• Professional Registration with SACQSP (South African Council of the Quantity Surveying Profession)
• Minimum of 4 years' post-registration work experience
• Valid driver's license
• Proficient in WinQS, DimX, MS Excel, and MS Word

Desired Skills:

• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• WinQS
• DimX
• MS Excel

Desired Qualification Level & Accreditations:

• Degree
• The South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession