Senior Quantity Surveyor

2 weeks ago

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

Role Overview

This Senior Quantity Surveyor position is a key role within our infrastructure division, supporting the T&T business in Durban. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing expert cost management services to our clients, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

  • Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
  • Provide estimate and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan.
  • Review and participate with the design services team and general contractor, in the development of the cost estimates.
  • Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor to ensure that their data is accurate.
  • Communicate or meet with general contractor and owner project manager to gather status information to prepare a cost estimate update.
  • Prepare written comments to the general contractor's submissions, including the executive summary.
  • Coordinate all sources of cost information for cost discussions and suppliers direct from NPA, subs, quantities from A/Es,
  • Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact.
  • Work proactively with minimal supervision to resolve scheduling issues.
  • Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects. Complete timely, accurate cost checking and valuation processes.
  • Participate effectively with post contract cost variances and the change control processes.
  • Manage Cost impact / contingency management and commitment tracking logs.
  • Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate VE sessions with stakeholders.

You will also be responsible for:

Pre-Contract

  • Developing cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.
  • Providing commercial input to design optioneering and input into value engineering exercises.
  • Reviewing contractor and subcontractor pricing and leading negotiations on behalf of the client to drive fair contract prices.

Post-Contract

  • Performing quantity surveying, cost controls and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ensuring that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively.
  • Ensuring that cost auditing and valuation work is managed effectively and that a robust process for cost validation is in place.
  • Carrying out the production of monthly cost reports for presentation to the client.
  • Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed in a timely manner.
  • Compiling as built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.

Requirements

Essential

  • Qualified to professional standard in Quantity Surveying with membership of an appropriate professional body and/or educated to degree level.
  • Relevant successful experience of provision of estimating and/or QS services in a mining environment to high profile or complex major projects or programmes.
  • Knowledge of project management, planning, risk, and investment processes.
  • A strong technical cost management or estimating competency is essential
  • Must have knowledge in the use and benefits of cost management systems.
  • Strong knowledge of construction contracts, JBCC, NEC3/4 and FIDIC

Desirable

  • Demonstrable experience in managing and leading large teams and successful setting and implementation of business strategy
  • Preferred degree in quantity surveying or associated construction field.

Additional Information

#LI-BL1

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

  • Senior Quantity Surveyor

    2 months ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Hire Resolve Full time

    Senior Quantity Surveyor OpportunityHire Resolve is seeking a highly skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a reputable construction firm in Westville, Durban. As a key member of the project team, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of quantity surveying, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and...

  • Senior Quantity Surveyor

    1 month ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Armstrong Appointments Full time

    Senior Quantity Surveyor Job OpportunityArmstrong Appointments is seeking a highly skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our client based in Durban for a contract role.Main Responsibilities:Full QS-related duties and responsibilitiesProfessional registration with relevant professional bodyCivil Engineering experience within the construction industry with...

  • Senior Quantity Surveyor

    2 months ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Armstrong Appointments Full time

    Senior Quantity Surveyor Job DescriptionArmstrong Appointments is seeking a highly skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our client based in Durban for a contract role.Main Responsibilities:Full QS-related duties and responsibilitiesProfessional registration with relevant professional bodyCivil Engineering experience within the construction industry with...

  • Senior Quantity Surveyor

    4 weeks ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Hire Resolve Full time

    Senior Quantity Surveyor Job DescriptionHire Resolve is seeking a highly skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a reputable construction firm in Westville, Durban. As a key member of the project team, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of quantity surveying, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget.Key...

  • Quantity Surveyor

    1 month ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Hire Resolve Full time

    Quantity Surveyor Job DescriptionHire Resolve is seeking a detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor to join our client's team in Durban. This role is ideal for recent graduates or individuals with experience in the construction industry looking to advance their careers.As a Candidate Quantity Surveyor, you will work under the guidance of seasoned professionals,...

  • Senior Quantity Surveyor

    4 weeks ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Armstrong Appointments Full time

    Senior Quantity Surveyor Job OpportunityArmstrong Appointments is seeking a highly skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our client based in Durban for a contract role.Main Responsibilities:Full QS-related duties and responsibilitiesProfessional registration with relevant professional bodiesCivil Engineering experience within the construction industry...

  • Senior Quantity Surveyor

    2 months ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Armstrong Appointments Full time

    Senior Quantity Surveyor OpportunityArmstrong Appointments is seeking a skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our client's team in Durban. As a key member of the construction team, you will be responsible for managing QS-related duties and responsibilities.Key Responsibilities:Full QS-related duties and responsibilitiesProfessional registration with...

  • Senior Quantity Surveyor

    1 month ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Network Recruitment Full time

    Senior Quantity Surveyor Job DescriptionNetwork Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our client's team. As a key member of the project team, you will be responsible for ensuring the financial success of our projects and contributing to their ongoing success.Key Responsibilities:Cost Management: Oversee all project costs...

  • Quantity Surveyor

    3 weeks ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Assegai Full time

    Quantity Surveyor Role at AssegaiWe are seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our team at Assegai. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for carrying out duties typically associated with both consultant and contractor Quantity Surveying and Project Management.Key Responsibilities:Preparation of cost feasibilities, approximate estimates, cost...

  • Quantity Surveyor

    2 weeks ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Tumaini Consulting Full time

    Job Description:As a Candidate Quantity Surveyor at Tumaini Consulting, you will support project teams in cost estimation, budget management, and contract administration. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying and be registered as a Candidate with the SACQSP.Key Responsibilities:Cost Estimation: Prepare cost feasibilities, approximate...

  • Quantity Surveyor

    1 month ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Hire Resolve Full time

    Quantity Surveyor Job DescriptionHire Resolve is seeking a dynamic and ambitious Quantity Surveyor to join our client's team in Durban. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will engage in a variety of duties related to both consultancy and contractor roles in quantity surveying and project management.Key Responsibilities:Cost Preparation: Develop cost feasibility...

  • Quantity Surveyor

    1 month ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Hire Resolve Full time

    Exciting Opportunity for a Candidate Quantity SurveyorHire Resolve is seeking a dynamic and ambitious Candidate Quantity Surveyor to join our client's team in Durban. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for performing a variety of duties related to consultancy and contractor roles in quantity surveying and project management.Key...

  • Senior Building Quantity Surveyor

    2 months ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa RPO Recruitment Full time

    Senior Building Quantity Surveyor WantedRPO Recruitment's client, a reputable building contractor in KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking an experienced Senior Building Quantity Surveyor to join their team.RequirementsBachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related fieldOver 10 years of experience in QS, preferably with a reputable building contractorProven track...

  • Senior Quantity Surveyor

    2 weeks ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Armstrong Appointments Full time

    We are seeking the skills of a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a contract role with our client based in Durban.Main Job Function:Full QS-related duties and responsibilities.Qualifications:QS-related professional qualification.Criteria:Professional registration with the relevant professional body.Civil Engineering experience within the construction industry with...

  • Candidate Quantity Surveyor

    4 weeks ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Hire Resolve Full time

    Exciting Opportunity for a Dynamic Quantity SurveyorHire Resolve is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and ambitious Quantity Surveyor to join our client's team in Durban.As a Quantity Surveyor, you will engage in a variety of duties related to both consultancy and contractor roles in quantity surveying and project management. You are...

  • Quantity Surveyor

    3 weeks ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Assegai Recruitment Full time

    Quantity Surveyor OpportunityAssegai Recruitment is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our client's team in Durban. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quantity surveying and a passion for delivering high-quality projects.Key Responsibilities:Carry out quantity surveying functions in line with SACQSP requirements.Prepare cost...

  • Senior Quantity Surveyor

    2 weeks ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Assegai Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team at Assegai. As a key member of our project management team, you will be responsible for carrying out duties typically associated with both consultant and contractor Quantity Surveying and Project Management.Key ResponsibilitiesPreparation of cost feasibilities, approximate...

  • Quantity Surveyor

    1 week ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Assegai Recruitment Full time

    Job Description:Assegai Recruitment is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our client's team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of quantity surveying principles and practices, with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment.Key Responsibilities:Carry out quantity surveying functions in accordance with SACQSP...

  • Senior Quantity Surveyor

    2 months ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Armstrong Appointments Full time

    Job Summary:Armstrong Appointments is seeking a highly skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team on a contract basis. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing the financial and contractual aspects of construction projects.Main Responsibilities:Full QS-related duties and responsibilitiesManage project budgets and...

  • Senior Quantity Surveyor

    4 weeks ago

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

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team at Turner & Townsend. As a key member of our construction team, you will be responsible for providing expert cost management and estimating services to our clients.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement cost plans and estimates throughout the design phase, ensuring...