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Quantity Surveyor

Pro Personnel
4 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Bryanston, South Africa
Quantity Surveyor
Reference: RTB003178-R-1

Travel: Rustenburg and other operational locations as required
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Market-related, based on the individual’s current circumstances and earnings
Urgent Appointment
A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take responsibility for the commercial and contractual administration of mining construction, engineering and infrastructure projects throughout the project lifecycle.

Duties & Responsibilities

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

Essential:
  • BSc Quantity Surveying or BTech Quantity Surveying.
  • Registration with the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP) or eligibility for registration.
  • Valid driver's licence.
Preferred:
  • Professional Quantity Surveyor (PrQS).
  • NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Accreditation or equivalent NEC4 Contract Management certification.
  • FIDIC or GCC Contract Administration certification.
  • Project Management qualification.

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years' Quantity Surveying experience.
  • At least 3 years' experience within mining, engineering or heavy industrial projects.
  • Proven practical experience in the administration of NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contracts (ECC) is essential.
  • Experience in managing Compensation Events, Early Warnings, payment assessments and contract close-out.
  • Experience within an EPCM or Owner's Team environment will be advantageous.

Technical Knowledge

The successful candidate should have sound knowledge of:
Quantity Surveying:
  • Quantity Surveying principles.
  • Cost engineering and cost estimating.
  • Cost control and budget management.
  • Financial forecasting.
  • Bills of Quantities.
  • Procurement.
  • Project controls.
Contract Management:
  • NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC).
  • Early Warning procedures.
  • Compensation Events.
  • Defined Cost and Fee calculations.
  • Accepted Programmes.
  • Target Cost Contracting.
  • Payment assessments.
  • Contract Data.
  • Scope preparation and interpretation.
  • Risk allocation.
  • Contract close-out.
Other Contract Forms:
  • GCC.
  • FIDIC.
  • JBCC.
  • South African Contract Law.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the commercial administration of mining construction, engineering and infrastructure contracts throughout the project lifecycle.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Administer Engineering and Construction Contracts, including NEC4, GCC, FIDIC and JBCC contracts where applicable.
  • Advise the Project Manager on contractual rights, obligations and commercial risks.
  • Review and interpret contract documentation.
  • Manage contract compliance and contractual correspondence.
  • Evaluate and administer NEC4 Compensation Events, Variations and Claims.
  • Assess Extension of Time (EOT) applications in conjunction with the Project Team.
  • Monitor contractual obligations, milestones and key dates.
  • Prepare payment assessments and recommendations.
  • Negotiate commercial settlements with contractors and suppliers.
  • Prepare final accounts and contract close-out documentation.
  • Support dispute avoidance and dispute resolution processes.
  • Maintain comprehensive commercial and contractual records.

NEC4 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

The incumbent must have sound practical knowledge and experience in the application and administration of NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contracts (ECC).
Responsibilities will include:
  • Administration of NEC4 ECC contracts.
  • Review and interpretation of Contract Data and Scope.
  • Management of Early Warning Notices.
  • Administration of Compensation Events.
  • Assessment of Contractor Quotations.
  • Evaluation of Defined Cost and Fee.
  • Monitoring Accepted Programmes.
  • Assessment of payment applications.
  • Monitoring contractor performance against contractual obligations.
  • Forecasting the Project Final Cost.
  • Identifying and managing commercial risks.
  • Ensuring compliance with NEC4 time bars and notification requirements.
  • Advising project teams on contractual matters.
  • Supporting collaborative contract management in accordance with NEC principles.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Performance will be measured against:
  • Accuracy of cost forecasts and project estimates.
  • Effective administration of NEC4 contracts.
  • Timely assessment of Compensation Events.
  • Compliance with NEC4 notification requirements and contractual timeframes.
  • Accuracy of contractor payment assessments.
  • Reduction of commercial disputes.
  • Delivery of projects within approved budgets.
  • Quality of commercial reporting.
  • Successful contract close-out.