Senior Quantity Surveyor

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor to play a crucial role in assessing the quality of materials, workmanship, and procedures in various construction projects.

• Cost Estimation and Budgeting: Prepare detailed cost estimates for construction projects, develop and maintain budgets throughout the project lifecycle, and analyse and report on project costs and financial performance.
• Contract Management: Draft and review contract documents, administer contracts, and manage changes to scope, cost, and schedule.
• Procurement: Source and evaluate suppliers and subcontractors, prepare and issue requests for quotations and tenders, and analyse bids and recommend contractors or suppliers.
• Cost Control and Monitoring: Monitor and control project costs to prevent overruns, conduct cost analysis and forecasting, and prepare periodic cost reports and financial statements.
• Site Visits and Inspections: Conduct site visits to monitor progress and ensure adherence to specifications, measure and record quantities of work completed for payment purposes, and identify and address any issues related to cost or quality on site.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date project records and documentation, prepare detailed reports on cost and financial performance for stakeholders, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Client and Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders, provide advice and recommendations on cost-related issues, and address client inquiries and resolve any issues related to cost and contracts.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field and professional registration with SACQSP, minimum of 4 years of experience in the contracting and consulting environment, and relevant certifications and registrations.

Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, proficiency in reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications, familiarity with quality control tools and methodologies, and attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.

Competencies: Ability to work effectively with diverse teams, strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, ability to adapt to changing project requirements and work in a fast-paced environment, and commitment to maintaining integrity and ethical standards in all aspects of work.