Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Cost Estimation & Budgeting
• Prepare BOQs (Bills of Quantities) and cost estimates for industrial projects (oil & gas, power plants, mining).
• Analyze tender documents and provide competitive pricing.
• Monitor project budgets and track variations.
• Contract Administration
• Administer FIDIC, NEC, or JBCC contracts (depending on project).
• Manage subcontractor agreements and payment certifications.
• Handle variation orders, claims, and disputes.
• Procurement & Cost Control
• Source materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Conduct cost benchmarking and value engineering.
• Track actual vs. budgeted costs and report variances.
• Reporting & Compliance
• Prepare monthly cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and final accounts.
• Ensure compliance with CIDB (Construction Industry Development Board) regulations.
• Liaise with clients, engineers, and project managers on financial matters.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Quantity Surveying (accredited by SACQSP).
• Professional Registration (PrQS or Candidate) with SACQSP (advantageous).
• Proficiency in QS software (Cubit, CostX, WinQS, or similar).

• Experience in industrial projects (refineries, power plants, mining).
• Understanding of M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) costing (advantageous).
• Knowledge of SANS 1200 (Standard System of Measuring Building Work).

• 3+ years in construction/maintenance QS roles (oil & gas, mining, or heavy industry preferred).
• Experience with lump sum, reimbursable, and EPCM contracts.
• Subcontractor management and procurement.
• Risk assessment and cost forecasting.