Senior Quantity Surveyor (Pr. QS)

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Pr. QS)

A multi-disciplinary consulting firm based in Plattekloof, Cape Town, is seeking a Professionally Registered Quantity Surveyor (Pr. QS) to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will work closely with internal Architecture and Engineering departments and contribute to a range of high-impact projects across various sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and interpret architectural and engineering design documentation

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and feasibility studies

• Compile Bills of Quantities and full contract documentation

• Perform tender evaluations and prepare tender reports

• Administer cost control processes including cash flow forecasts, cost reports, valuations, variation orders, and contractual claims

• Negotiate and finalize project accounts

• Conduct value assessments, repair/damage costings, and determine value at risk

• Attend project meetings and provide client support

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including Engineers, Architects, Project Managers, and fellow Quantity Surveyors

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong time management and organizational skills

• Proven expertise in estimating, procurement, budgeting, and cost control

• Effective negotiation and stakeholder coordination

• Strong sense of quality assurance and professional accountability

Minimum Requirements:

• BTech or BSc Degree in Quantity Surveying

• Professional Registration with SACQSP (South African Council of the Quantity Surveying Profession)

• Minimum of 4 years’ post-registration work experience

• Valid driver’s license

• Proficient in WinQS, DimX, MS Excel, and MS Word