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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Geotech
Full-time
On-site
City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa
Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

Essence of the job: 
Our client is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Quantity Surveyor with Degree in Quantity Surveying. Applicants should have appropriate experience, across a range of projects, with a medium-too large construction company. Candidates should be self-starting and highly motivated, with the ability to operate efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The best candidates will be detailed and organized team players with demonstrated delivery in high pressure situations. We offer a market-related remuneration package, incorporating the valuable benefits of a large company with excellent potential for individual growth. The main purpose of this position is to prepare cost estimates and plans, audit projects, manage construction revenue and costs and administer construction contracts.
 
Qualification:
BTech Quantity Surveying or relevant qualification.
 
Minimum Requirements:
Very strong civil experience required.
At least seven years related experience in Civil construction industry
Excellent negotiation and communication skills 
Proficiency in Quantity Surveying software and tolls 
Contract Law and insurances
Quantity surveying
Basic Financial reporting and cash management
Construction methods and outputs, programming and scheduling
SHEQ legislation and application
Basic IR and relevant labour legislation
Key attributes of the role: attention to detail, deadline driven and ability to work autonomously
Proven ability to manage a team of Quantity Surveyors
Able to handle conflict and able to negotiate