Senior Site Quantity Surveyor Commercial Cape Town

Jobflows; Cape Town; Presencial; ZAR 600.000 - 1.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SPEC Africa (Pty) Ltd. is looking for an experienced and commercially driven Senior Site Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Cape Town, Western Cape.

The successful candidate will oversee the commercial management of construction projects, including cost control, forecasting, payment valuations, contract administration, variations, claims and subcontractor management. The role requires close collaboration with project teams to monitor performance, manage commercial risks and profitability, and

Formación

• BSC Quantity Surveyor degree or diploma is required.
• Five years' relevant experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of ISO 9001 and 18001 is advantageous.
• Proven ability to manage commercial risks on-site and interpret drawings.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the commercial function from the assigned construction site with daily collaboration with PM/Construction Manager and planner.
• Validate site measurements, production records and payment valuations for accurate cost recovery.
• Mentor QSs, forecast margins, cash exposure and recovery priorities.
• Review cost-to-complete and final-margin forecasts against actuals and site overheads.
• Lead variation and claims strategy with timely notices and valuations.
• Coordinate subcontract scope, rates, payments, changes and final accounts within authority.

Conocimientos

Advanced Excel

Team leadership

Communication skills

Interpret drawings

Educación

BSC Quantity Surveyor Degree/ Diploma

Certified Quantity Surveyor

Herramientas

CCS Candy

Descripción del empleo

Position: Senior Site Quantity Surveyor
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Reporting to: Chief Commercial Officer, Head of Commercial

Position Overview:

SPEC Africa (Pty) Ltd. is looking for a experienced and commercially driven Senior Site Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Cape Town, Western Cape. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the commercial management of construction projects, including cost control, financial forecasting, payment valuations, contract administration, variations, claims and subcontractor management. The role requires close collaboration with project teams to monitor project performance, manage commercial risks, optimise profitability and ensure accurate financial reporting and successful project close-out.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the commercial function from the assigned construction site, working daily with the Project Manager, Construction Manager and planner.
• Validate site measurements, production records and payment valuations; ensure accurate and complete recovery of work executed.
• Lead commercial management of assigned construction projects and mentor QSs; challenge forecasts and advise management on margin, cash exposure and recovery priorities.
• Review monthly cost-to-complete and final-margin forecasts against actual costs, commitments and remaining quantities, resources and site overheads.
• Challenge cost versus allowable and production assumptions, including labour productivity, plant utilisation, material wastage and supervision; agree corrective actions with project management.
• Oversee payment applications, certification and receipt reconciliations, retention and deductions; review programme-linked cash flow and escalation overdue recovery.
• Lead variation and claims strategy, ensuring timely notices, substantiation and valuations; coordinate critical-path and delay-cost evidence with planners and project managers.
• Lead commercial negotiations and review subcontract scope, rates, payment valuations, changes, contractual contra-charges and final accounts within delegated authority.
• Challenge procurement recommendations on total cost, exclusions, payment terms and programme impact; identify scope gaps and unpriced obligations.
• Consolidate commercial risks and opportunities, report forecast movements and decisions reauired, and oversee final-account settlement and commercial close-out.

Competency Requirements:

• Computer Literate.
• BSC Quantity Surveyor Degree/ Diploma Certified Quantity Surveyor.
• Preferably five years' relevant experience.
• Accuracy with figures I calculations.
• Ability to work to tight schedule.
• Ability to Interpret Drawings.
• Basic knowledge of Engineering.
• Company Policies (Quality Health & Safety).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and 18001.
• Proven contractor-side commercial leadership, including forecasting, claims, negotiation, subcontract management and final accounts.
• Practical knowledge of applicable JBCC, NEC, FIDIC or GCC contracts and their notice and change procedures.
• Ability to challenge resource- and cost-loaded programmes, cash flow, earned value and recovery scenarios with the planning team.
• Advanced Excel and commercial reporting competence; CCS Candy proficiency, including links between site quantities, scheduling and cost control, will be advantageous.
• Hands-on construction site experience and ability to verify physical progress, resource usage and commercial records on site.

Attributes:

• Good Time Management.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good Communication Skills.
• Good Work Ethics.
• Hard Working.
• Team Work Player.
• Pleasant Disposition.
• Honesty and Reliability.

SPEC-Africa does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.