Senior Quantity Surveyor – Pretoria, Cost Control

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and retirement benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor for our client in Pretoria. You will drive cost estimation, tender management, contract administration, and risk control on major infrastructure and building projects.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in QS/Construction Economics, 7+ years’ experience, and proficiency with CCS Candy and CostX. Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics.
• SACQSP registration with equivalent considered desirable.
• Minimum 7 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor in large infrastructure and building projects.
• Expertise in cost estimating, contract administration and claims management.
• Proficient with CCS Candy, CostX, and related software; knowledge of FIDIC/JBCC forms.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and communication skills; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and bills of quantities.
• Manage tender processes, evaluate bids and negotiate with contractors.
• Administer contracts, variations, claims and final accounts.
• Monitor expenditures, forecast costs and report financial performance.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses.
• Advise on procurement strategies and risk management.
• Perform site visits to verify progress and identify overruns.
• Ensure compliance with SA legislation and industry standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, architects and clients.

Skills

Cost estimating

Contract administration

Claims management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in Quantity Surveying/Construction Economics

Tools

CCS Candy

CostX

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor for our client in Pretoria. You will drive cost estimation, tender management, contract administration, and risk control on major infrastructure and building projects.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in QS/Construction Economics, 7+ years’ experience, and proficiency with CCS Candy and CostX. Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential.