Junior Quantity Surveyor - Building Construction

About this role

RPO Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a client based in Sandton, Johannesburg. The client needs a junior quantity surveyor to support cost management and tender work on construction projects.

What you’ll do

• Help prepare cost estimates, budgets and bills of quantities.
• Support the preparation and evaluation of tender documents.
• Measure and quantify construction work.
• Collect, check and compare quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Help monitor costs, prepare financial reports and control project spending.
• Assess interim payment valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Keep project documents and cost records accurate and up to date.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders.

What you need

• A relevant qualification in Building or Quantity Surveying.
• Approximately 3–4 years of relevant quantity surveying experience.
• Experience in a professional quantity surveying firm or consulting environment (advantageous).
• A sound understanding of construction cost management and quantity surveying principles.
• Knowledge of bills of quantities, cost estimates, tender documentation and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with construction contracts, procurement processes and project cost control.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and relevant quantity surveying software.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work well in a team and meet project deadlines.

Is this job for you?

This role suits a detail-minded quantity surveyor who already has a few years of work behind them. You should enjoy working with numbers, keeping careful records and dealing with several project stakeholders.

Tips before you apply

• Have your qualification certificate and a list of your past projects ready to show your experience.
• Name the software you have used, such as Excel and any QS tools, and give examples of bills of quantities or tender work you have handled.
• Show your cost control results with clear figures, such as project values or budgets you helped manage.

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