Strategic Quantity Surveyor: Cost & Contracts

RPO Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

RPO Recruitment is seeking experienced Quantity Surveyors for opportunities in Gauteng and Cape Town. The role requires 3–10 years in building construction, with strong cost management, procurement and contract administration skills.

You will prepare cost estimates, monitor expenditure, manage subcontractor quotations and assist in final accounts, valuations and cash flow forecasting. Salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying.
• 3–10 years’ relevant experience in building construction.
• Strong understanding of construction costs, budgets and financial control.
• Knowledge of procurement, subcontractor management and tender processes.
• Experience with interim valuations, payment certificates, variations and final accounts.
• Understanding of contracts and contractual documentation.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication, organisational and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in relevant QS software.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, budgets and bills of quantities.
• Monitor project expenditure and cost control.
• Manage procurement and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Prepare and assess interim payment valuations and certificates.
• Assess variations, claims and additional costs.
• Monitor project cash flow and financial performance.
• Prepare cost reports and financial forecasts.
• Manage final accounts and contractual documentation.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and project teams.
• Identify potential cost risks and recommend appropriate solutions.

Skills

Cost management

Procurement

Valuations

Contractual knowledge

Software proficiency

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

QS software

Job description

RPO Recruitment is seeking experienced Quantity Surveyors for opportunities in Gauteng and Cape Town. The role requires 3–10 years in building construction, with strong cost management, procurement and contract administration skills.

You will prepare cost estimates, monitor expenditure, manage subcontractor quotations and assist in final accounts, valuations and cash flow forecasting. Salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.