- Company
- RPO Recruitment
- Location
- Johannesburg, Multiple
- Job type
- Permanent
- Minimum qualification
- Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying
- Salary
- Negotiable, based on experience
- Reference
- 208895
- Closing date
- Not stated — apply soon
About this role
RPO Recruitment is placing Quantity Surveyors with an established building contractor. Openings are in Gauteng and Cape Town. The role focuses on keeping construction costs, budgets and contract payments under control.
What you’ll do
- Prepare cost estimates, budgets and bills of quantities.
- Track project spending and keep costs under control.
- Run procurement, and assess quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
- Prepare and check interim payment valuations and certificates.
- Assess variations, claims and extra costs.
- Monitor cash flow, prepare cost reports and build financial forecasts.
- Handle final accounts and contract paperwork.
- Work with clients, contractors, consultants and project teams, and flag cost risks early with practical solutions.
What you need
- A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying.
- 3 to 10 years’ experience in the building construction industry.
- Solid understanding of construction costs, budgets and financial control.
- Knowledge of procurement, subcontractor management and tender processes.
- Experience with interim valuations, payment certificates, variations and final accounts.
- Understanding of construction contracts and contract documents.
- Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication, organisation and negotiation skills.
- Working knowledge of Quantity Surveying and construction software.
- Ability to manage tight deadlines and work well with project teams.
Is this job for you?
This role suits a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor who knows building projects well. You should be comfortable with numbers, contracts and negotiation, and you should enjoy working with many different people on site and in the office.
Tips before you apply
- Have your qualification certificate and a list of past projects ready, including project values and your role on each.
- Show examples of interim valuations, variations or final accounts you have handled, with the figures you worked with.
- Name the cost and contract software you use, and state the years of experience you have in each.
Before you apply
- Tailor your CV for this Quantity Surveyor: Building Construction role with our free AI CV builder.
- Write a matching cover letter in two minutes.
- Practise common interview questions so you're ready if they call.
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