Quantity Surveying jobs in South Africa
Senior Professional QS - Renewable Energy Industry
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Senior Professional QS - Renewable Energy Industry
Job summary
A reputable company in South Africa seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost and contract management for renewable energy projects. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Quantity Surveying and at least 8 years of experience, along with strong skills in risk management and stakeholder engagement. A competitive salary package is offered, reflecting the significance of this role within utility-scale projects.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years of experience in quantity surveying or commercial management.
- Proven experience managing commercial aspects in infrastructure projects.
- Familiarity with procurement and logistics in South Africa.
Responsibilities
- Oversee cost and contract management of renewable energy projects.
- Ensure financial performance and contract integrity.
- Manage claims, dispute resolution, and contract negotiation.
Skills
Education
Tools
RPO Recruitment's client, a reputable and well established company in South Africa is currently seeking an experienced and commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee the cost and contract management of a portfolio of renewable energy projects for an established EPC contractor.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the financial performance, risk management, and commercial integrity of multiple utility-scale solar PV, wind, and BESS projects across Southern Africa.
Requirements:
- BSc/BSc (Hons) degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline
- Minimum 8 years of experience in quantity surveying or commercial management in the construction or EPC industry
- Pr QS registration advantageous
- Proven experience managing the commercial aspects of both subcontract and self-perform delivery models in the infrastructure, building or industrial projects
- Strong knowledge of contract law and standard forms such as FIDIC, NEC, or JBCC
- High level of proficiency in cost control and commercial reporting tools (e.g., CCS Candy, Excel)
- Experience with claims management, dispute resolution, and contract negotiation
- Ability to interpret project drawings, specifications, and technical documents
- Experience working for or with EPC contractors on solar PV, wind, or BESS projects.
- Familiarity with procurement and logistics in the South African context.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
- Willingness to adapt processes and proven methods of traditional QS functions improve accuracy and speed of project commercial analytics.
Benefits:
Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience and qualifications
Contact RPO Recruitment for our next career opportunity.
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Apply for this role today, contact Meghan du Plessis and Riana Hattingh at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
- You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: [emailprotected]
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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