Senior Quantity Surveyor (Africa)

Ref 420260 CBU

Employer Description
Our client is a construction / project management company based in South Africa with some projects in Zimbabwe, established in 2013. They focus on commercial, residential, industrial, and medium-sized projects
Job Description

This is for a very large residential project valued at millions of Rands. It is a 3-year contract position.

You will be responsible for:

  • Cost Estimation: Calculate the costs of construction projects, including materials and labour.
  • Budget Management: Create and manage project budgets to keep costs under control.
  • Tendering: Prepare documents for bidding, review contractor bids, and help choose the best one.
  • Contract Administration: Manage contracts between clients and builders, ensuring all legal requirements are met.
  • Site Measurement: Visit construction sites to measure work done and check quantities for payments.
  • Value Engineering: Find cost-effective solutions in project designs without sacrificing quality.
  • Financial Reporting: Provide regular updates on project costs and budgets to clients and stakeholders.
  • Risk Management: Identify potential problems and create plans to address them.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with architects, engineers, and other professionals for project success.
  • Dispute Resolution: Help resolve any disagreements about costs or contracts.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all work follows local laws and building codes.
  • Sustainability Considerations: Look for and use environmentally friendly practices and materials in projects.
Qualifications
  • National Diploma in Construction Management / Quantity Surveying / Building
Skills
  • 10 to 15 years’ experience as per the advertised position
  • Cross-border experience South Africa / Zimbabwe
  • You must have knowledge of CCS and BuildSmart
  • Computer literate in Excel and MS Office
  • Valid driver’s licence
  • Fluent in Afrikaans and English
Salary/Package
Accommodation, Meals, Travel, Medical etc. All expenses
Benefits

Negotiable

Job Post Expiration
2025-03-06
Boutel
Charmaine Bumhira
charmaine.bcv@pcs-sa.co.za

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