Professional Quantity Surveyor

About this role

RPO Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established multi-disciplinary consulting firm in Stellenbosch. The firm needs an experienced Professional Quantity Surveyor to manage project costs and contract requirements on construction projects.

What you’ll do

• Manage project cost and contractual requirements from planning through to delivery.
• Prepare and maintain cost plans and project budgets.
• Handle financial administration linked to construction contracts.
• Advise on the commercial side of construction contracts.
• Engage confidently with clients and other project stakeholders.
• Negotiate commercial terms and solve cost and contract problems as they come up.
• Work on your own where needed, and contribute to a multidisciplinary project team.

What you need

• A BSc, BSc (Hons) or BTech degree in Quantity Surveying.
• Registration as a Professional Quantity Surveyor (Pr QS) with SACQSP. This is essential.
• Approximately 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying.
• Working knowledge of quantity surveying software and cost management systems.
• A solid understanding of construction contracts, cost planning, project budgets and financial administration.
• Strong technical, commercial and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Is this job for you?

This role suits a experienced quantity surveyor who is already registered as a Pr QS and who is comfortable with both the technical and commercial sides of construction. You should be able to work independently and also be a team player on larger projects.

Tips before you apply

• Have a copy of your SACQSP registration certificate and your degree certificate ready to upload.
• List the cost management software you have used, and the size and type of projects you have worked on.
• Show your experience with a clear project list that covers your role, contract type and budget range.