Job Summary
Job title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Paarl, Western Cape
Salary: To be discussed in an interview
Key Responsibilities:
- Full cost management of projects from inception to final account
- Preparation of detailed cost estimates, budgets, and feasibility studies
- Compilation, issuing, and evaluation of tenders and contracts
- Measurement, pricing, and preparation of Bills of Quantities (BOQs)
- Ongoing cost control, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Valuation of work done and preparation of progress payment certificates
- Management of variations, claims, and final accounts
- Liaison with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and industry standards
- Provide accurate financial reporting to management
- Assist with procurement strategies and subcontractor appointments
- Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks
Minimum Requirements:
- Recognised qualification in Quantity Surveying (BSc / BTech or equivalent)
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor (senior-level experience preferred)
- Proven experience on residential, commercial and industrial projects
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts and cost management principles
- Proficiency in QS software, Microsoft Excel, and MS Office
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Available to start immediately (ASAP)
- Valid driver’s license
By submitting your information and application you hereby confirm:
1. That you have no objection to us retaining your personal information in our database for future matching/ POPI Policy.
2. Due to the nature of the position, that we can do an ITC check if our client is interested in your CV.
3. That the information you have provided to us is true, correct, and up to date.
PLEASE NOTE:
Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.