Senior Site QS - Construction Industry

RPO Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: R650K – R750K CTC per annum

Job summary

RPO Recruitment's client, a leading civil and building contractor in Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Senior Site Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Johannesburg as soon as possible.

The role focuses on measurement, tendering, contract management and cost control for residential construction projects, requiring a BTech/BSc (Hons) in QS, 5–8 years’ experience, and proficiency in CCS Candy and BuildSmart. Afrikaans and English fluency are non-negotiable.

Qualifications

• BTech/BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying required.
• 5-8 years’ experience in a similar role within reputable firms.
• Residential construction experience essential.
• Proficiency in CCS Candy and BuildSmart essential.
• Driver’s license and own transport.

Responsibilities

• Measure, compile and manage a Bill of Quantities.
• Obtain estimates from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Review, evaluate and adjudicate quotes and tenders.
• Compile civils/construction tender for client submission.
• Negotiate with client and subcontractors on best solutions.
• Manage changes, variation orders and changes requested by client.
• Perform risk, value management and cost control.
• Tender specific trades; evaluate, adjudicate and negotiate awards.
• Manage project finance with the team; draw up and manage cashflow.
• Coordinate with procurement to source best pricing and order materials.
• Assess payments to be certified; prepare monthly payment claims.
• Draft/manage construction and subcontractor contracts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Deadline driven

Budget control

Negotiation

Education

BTech/BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying

Tools

CCS Candy

BuildSmart

Job description

RPO Recruitment's client, a leading civil and building contractor in Gauteng is seeking an experienced and qualified Senior Site Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Johannesburg as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Measure, Compile and Manage a Bill of Quantities
• Obtain necessary estimates from subcontractors and suppliers
• Review, evaluate and adjudicate quotes and tenders received
• Compile complete civils and construction tender for submission to clients
• Ensure and obtain authorisation to submit to Tender Senior
• Negotiate with both the client and subcontractors on best solutions
• Evaluate and calculate any changes, variation order, request for changes from client effectively
• Performing risk, value management and cost control
• Tendering out specific trades and disciplines, evaluate, adjudicate and negotiate for best award
• Management of project finance in collaboration with project team
• Draw up and manage cashflow according to program and site production
• Collaboration with procurement team to source best pricing
• Submission of complete material lists to procurement and manage ordering of materials
• Assess monthly and fortnightly payments to be certified
• Compiling and submitting monthly payment claims to development managers
• Draw up construction contracts as well as subcontractor contracts and management of these

Requirements:

• BTech/BSc (Hons) degree in Quantity Surveying
• 5 - 8 years’ experience in a similar role working for reputable firms
• Residential construction experience essential
• Proficiency in CCS Candy and BuildSmart essential
• Driver’s License and own transport
• Accuracy with figures/calculations
• Strong numerical aptitude with the ability to perform quick and accurate calculations
• Proven ability to work under pressure, manage tight schedules, and meet strict deadlines
• Skilled in interpreting construction drawings and technical documentation
• Bilingual: Fluent in both Afrikaans and English (spoken and written) (non-negotiable)
• Working knowledge of structural and civil engineering principles is advantageous
• Confident decision-maker, able to take initiative and assume responsibility for outcomes

Benefits:

Salary: R650K – R750K CTC per annum