Recruitment Room Team

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Cape Town – Western Cape
2 weeks ago
Contract
Application ends: March 1, 2025
Deadline date:
March 1, 2025

Job Description


ENVIRONMENT:
PROVIDE expertise and supervision on projects of varying scope and complexity as the next Senior Quantity Surveyor sought by a dynamic Consultancy. You will render the full scope of Quantity Surveying duties pre- and/or post-contract while monitoring Candidate Quantity Surveyors on projects and detailed tasks. You will also provide supervision with the completion of the measurement of quantities for input into cost plans, cost estimates and bills of quantities. Applicants are required to have a BSc. in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent) from an accredited, recognized institution, be registered as PrQS and have 5 years post registration experience in a Quantity Surveyor role. You will also need experience in WinQS & DimX, large-scale public sector; commercial or retail new builds & working knowledge of JBCC and other types of contracts.
 
DUTIES:
  • Undertake responsibilities independently and/or under very general supervision, where work is reviewed for soundness of judgement and accuracy.
  • Provide expertise and supervision utilizing more than one competence on projects of varying scope and complexity.
  • Provide expertise and supervision with completing the measurement of quantities for input into cost plans, cost estimates and bills of quantities.
  • Provide expertise and supervision with the preparation of tender documentation.
  • Provide expertise and supervision with viability studies and cost estimates.
  • Provide expertise and supervision with implementing, maintaining and monitoring cost control procedures throughout the duration of a project.
  • Provide expertise and supervision with providing necessary input related to financial claims.
  • Provide expertise and supervision with evaluating variations, additions and omissions, etc, and incorporate these into monthly cost reports.
  • Provide expertise and supervision with preparing, pricing and negotiating change orders with clients and contractors.
  • Comply with all QA requirements.
  • Benchmark project data.
  • Responsible for feasibility estimates, cost planning (presenting with no supervision), contract procurement, tender documentation, value engineering and commercial awareness, fee generation, dispute resolution, and post contract management (competent in cost reporting).
 
Teamwork –
  • Actively look for opportunities to add value to deliverables, tasks and produces high quality work.
  • Ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner.
  • Able to adapt to change.
  • Mentorship of candidates.
  • Communicate with clarity and purpose.
 
Client Relationship Management –
  • Begin to participate in client meetings to discuss project requirements, explain/defend work, deliver and present reports, etc.
 
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications –
  • Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent) from an accredited, recognized institution.
 
Experience/Skills –
  • Must be registered as PrQS.
  • Minimum 5 years post registration experience in a Quantity Surveyor role.
  • Experience in WinQS & DimX.
  • Expertise in large-scale public sector; commercial or retail new builds.
  • Ability to handle difficult clients and run multiple projects independently.
  • Proficient in Word, Excel and multi-media communications.
  • Strong experience in public and private sector projects.
  • Good understanding of public sector procurement.
  • Working knowledge of JBCC and other types of contracts.
  • Able to mentor young professionals.
  • Able to procure work from private sector clients and other professionals.
  • Valid driver’s license, own vehicle, and willingness to travel for project duties.

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