Quantity Surveyor

China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. (CHEC), established in the 1980s, is a subsidiary of China Communications Construction Company Ltd. (CCCC) — a Global Fortune 500 enterprise. CHEC operates in over 100 countries and regions through more than 90 branches and subsidiaries, with a workforce of over 78,000 employees. The company delivers large-scale international projects across marine, infrastructure, and mining sectors, with a total contract value exceeding USD 47 billion.

As Quantity Surveyor Engineer within CHEC South Africa, you will join our commercial team and support large-scale EPC infrastructure development projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing cost estimation, contract administration, financial control, and commercial reporting across the full project lifecycle. This role plays a critical function in safeguarding project profitability, ensuring contractual compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making through accurate and timely commercial insights.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cost Estimation & Tendering
   • Prepare, review, and manage cost estimates, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and assist in preparing tender documents, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and bid packages.
   • Evaluate unit rates, variations, and claims, and support negotiations and settlements.
2. Cost Control & Reporting
   • Perform accurate cost estimation, planning and validation, ensuring reliable forecasting and verification of project budgets and expenditures, and value engineering to optimize project costs.
   • Maintain and update project cost reports to ensure alignment with budgets. Maintain organized records of all cost and quantity documentation.
   • Prepare cost reports and commercial updates for management and client stakeholders. Prepare progress reports and participate in project meetings.
3. Contract & Commercial Management
   • Assist in contract administration, including preparing contract variations, claims, valuations, and supporting documentation.
   • Evaluate and certify monthly valuations, progress payments, and measurement reports submitted by contractors.
   • Ensure adherence to contractual and commercial terms in line with FIDIC or equivalent standards.
   • Support negotiations and settlements related to variations, claims, and commercial matters.
   • Analyze and evaluate subcontractor quotations and negotiate terms.
4. Site Coordination & Measurement
   • Collaborate with site teams to verify quantities and ensure accurate field measurement records.
   • Conduct site visits to assess progress, validate work quantities, and ensure quality compliance.
   • Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to ensure accurate cost tracking.
   • Ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings, and contractual requirements.
   • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior QS team members

• Ad Hoc and Special Projects
  • Lead or support additional QS initiatives as required by management.
  • Duties as may be required from time to time in accordance with the Company's operational requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in construction within a multinational or large-scale organization.
• Strong knowledge of measurement methods, FIDIC contracts, and international cost management standards, and cost control practices.
• Proficient in MS Excel, CostX, Candy, or other recognized QS software.
• Local expertise in supplier pricing, codes, and specifications, with the ability to identify cost-saving alternatives.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.