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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Excellent Staffing
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
CPT - Northern Suburbs, South Africa
Quantity Surveyor
Reference: CPT000185-SV-5

IGrow Wealth Investments Group of Companies, proudly positioned as South Africa’s #1 Investment company, is seeking a experienced and accomplished Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Durbanville, Cape Town.

We are seeking a driven Senior Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of the financial viability and profitability of large-scale residential developments.

A Senior Quantity Surveyor who thinks like an investor and acts like a commercial gatekeeper. This is a strategic, high-impact role for someone who thinks beyond traditional Quantity Surveyor functions — combining cost management, investment analysis, and decision-making.

Duties & Responsibilities

Minimum requirements (Advantageous):
  • Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 5+ years' experience in residential property development.
  • Proven experience in large-scale residential developments (50+ units).
  • Strong track record in feasibility modelling and cost planning.
  • Experience across the full property development lifecycle.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel (non-negotiable).
  • Proficiency in Dimx, WinQS, BuildSmart and BIM tools.
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify risks and protect project margins.
  • Confident in challenging assumptions and making go/no-go recommendations.
Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:
  • Conduct detailed feasibility studies and financial modelling for new developments.
  • Control cost planning, budgeting, and margin protection across the full project lifecycle.
  • Perform due diligence and risk analysis on potential developments.
  • Independently verify and challenge external QS reports and assumptions.
  • Support procurement and contractor pricing strategies.
  • Provide strategic input to optimise development performance and scalability.
  • Work on high-volume, high-impact developments.
  • Play a key role in scaling a fast-growing property investment business.
  • Direct exposure to strategic decision-making and leadership.
If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.