Quantity Surveyor

2 weeks ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Turner & Townsend Full time

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend, we are passionate about creating an impact. We strive to achieve better results for our clients, empower our team members to reach their full potential, and contribute to the growth of society. With over 6,000 professionals in 112 offices across 45 locations, we assist our major global clients in executing ambitious and highly complex projects, offering the expertise and insights needed to enhance how they develop, deliver, and manage their physical real estate assets.

Across various industries, our skilled professionals deliver cutting-edge solutions to address our clients' toughest challenges. Our clients appreciate our proactive and customer-focused approach, deep knowledge, integrity, and the excellence of our work. As a result, our staff have the opportunity to collaborate with renowned global brands on some of the most thrilling projects worldwide.

This position is for a Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager within our mining division. The role will support the T&T business in Johannesburg with periodic visits to a site in Kwazulu Natal.

Job Description

Who are you?

Are you a skilled Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor with substantial experience working on large-scale, critical construction projects? Do you have a background in Mining, Real Estate, Retail, Commercial, Oil & Gas, or Energy industries?

Candidate will perform the following duties and more:

  • Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction process.
  • Offering cost planning and estimates, including presenting the final cost plan.
  • Collaborating with the design services team and general contractor on cost estimates.
  • Ensuring accuracy of data by reconciling changes and supporting the general contractor.
  • Communicating with contractors and project managers to provide cost estimate updates.
  • Coordinating cost information from various sources.
  • Driving engineering decisions based on cost implications.
  • Working independently to address scheduling issues proactively.
  • Conducting cost checks and valuations on major projects.
  • Participating in post-contract cost variances and change control processes.
  • Managing cost impact and contingency management.
  • Preparing funding data presentations and organizing sessions with stakeholders.

You will also be responsible for:

Pre-Contract

  • Developing cost plans and estimates during the design phase.
  • Providing commercial input for design options and value engineering exercises.
  • Reviewing contractor pricing and leading negotiations for fair contract prices.

Post-Contract

  • Handling quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management activities.
  • Attending project meetings and recording minutes.
  • Managing post-contract cost variances and change control processes effectively.
  • Overseeing cost auditing and valuation processes.
  • Preparing monthly cost reports and finalizing accounts promptly.
  • Compiling cost estimate records for benchmarking.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE:

  • A minimum of years' experience in construction cost management roles.
  • College or post-graduate degree in construction management, quantity surveying, or related field.
  • Knowledge of construction industry technical aspects and procurement routes.
  • Experience leading cost management on medium to large construction projects.
  • Ability to work effectively within a project team.

Additional Information

Our dedicated team members share our vision and goals. We offer a supportive work environment where individuals can make a meaningful impact.

We prioritize the success and well-being of our team members by promoting a balanced and flexible work environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and fosters an inclusive workplace for all employees. We encourage applications from all segments of the community.



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