Senior Quantity Surveyor – Building Construction

About this role

RPO Recruitment is placing a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a leading building contractor based in Cape Town. You will manage the money and contracts on several construction projects, from the point of award right through to the final account.

What you’ll do

• Run the commercial and financial side of multiple building projects.
• Keep costs under control, prepare budgets and forecasts, and report on profitability.
• Prepare and monitor project cash flow forecasts.
• Lead subcontractor procurement, negotiate commercial terms and administer subcontract agreements.
• Prepare and check interim valuations, payment certificates and final accounts.
• Handle variation orders, claims and extension of time (EOT) submissions, and spot and reduce commercial risks.
• Mentor and support junior Quantity Surveyors, and give commercial guidance to project teams.

What you need

• Grade 12 (matric).
• National Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying.
• CCS/Candy certification.
• Training or practical experience in JBCC and NEC contracts.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in the construction industry, with proven work on building construction projects.
• Strong commercial, contractual and financial management skills.
• Advantageous: SACQSP registration.

Is this job for you?

This role suits an experienced quantity surveyor who is confident with contracts and numbers. You should enjoy working with clients, consultants and subcontractors, and be comfortable guiding less experienced colleagues.

Tips before you apply

• Have your qualifications, CCS/Candy certificate and any SACQSP registration details ready to upload.
• List the building projects you have worked on, with project values and your role on each, so your 8+ years of experience is clear.
• Name the JBCC and NEC contracts you have worked with and give examples of final accounts, variations or EOT claims you have handled.

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