Senior Quantity Surveyor (Pr.QS)

SET Recruitment Consultants; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Collaborative work environment

Exposure to cross-border projects

Job summary

SET Recruitment Consultants is seeking a highly experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for their new office in Cape Town. This position involves leading all quantity surveying activities on diverse development projects across South Africa and Namibia, ensuring cost control, budgeting, and procurement align with project goals.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of quantity surveying experience, strong negotiation skills, and knowledge of relevant regulations. The role offers opportunities for growth and exciting cross-border projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in quantity surveying within the development or construction industry.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of South African and Namibian construction regulations and contractual procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all quantity surveying activities for diverse development projects.
• Prepare and manage detailed cost estimates and budgets.
• Negotiate contracts and procurement agreements.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Relevant professional qualification (e.g., Pr.QS or equivalent)

Job description

SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR (PR.QS) — Cape Town

Are you ready to make a significant impact within a dynamic, values-driven development management firm that operates across South Africa and Namibia?

Join a forward-thinking organization committed to delivering exceptional project outcomes on a multi-disciplinary scale. Our client, a premier development management company with a focus on sustainable growth and innovative solutions, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to become a vital part of their newly established Cape Town office. This high-performance role offers unique opportunities to work on cross-border projects, with occasional travel to Windhoek, Namibia, and various project sites.

Where You'll Make an Impact:

• Lead and oversee all quantity surveying activities for diverse development projects across South Africa and Namibia.
• Collaborate closely with project teams to ensure cost control, budgeting, and procurement processes align with project goals.
• Provide expert advice on contractual and financial aspects of development projects.
• Drive value engineering initiatives and risk management strategies.
• Contribute to the growth and strategic direction of the new Cape Town office.

Duties:

• Prepare and manage detailed cost estimates and budgets.
• Negotiate contracts and procurement agreements.
• Monitor project expenditures and financial progress.
• Ensure contractual compliance and manage variations.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure seamless project execution.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in quantity surveying within the development or construction industry.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of South African and Namibian construction regulations and contractual procedures.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g., Pr.QS or equivalent).

Nice to Have:

• Experience with cross-border projects and international standards.
• Exposure to sustainable and innovative building practices.

What We'll Give You:

• The opportunity to work with a leading, values-driven development firm.
• Exposure to exciting cross-border projects that offer professional growth.
• A collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and excellence.
• Competitive remuneration package (details available upon request).

If you are an accomplished quantity surveyor eager to influence high-profile projects in a fast-growing company, we'd love to hear from you. Take the next step in your career and apply now to be part of this inspiring journey.