Quantity Surveyor

Recruiter:

Assegai

Job Ref:

DUR000403/LL

Date posted:

Friday, April 17, 2026

Location:

Sandton, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
A construction company that deals with High-end residential, commercial and industrial projects across Gauteng is looking for a Quantity Surveyor with a minimum of 5 years contractor experience to join their team.

The position is required to account, ensuring:

Cost Estimation and BOQ creation
Contractual compliance (JBCC)
Cashflow control
Risk and claim management

This role is responsible for end-to-end commercial leadership on assigned projects.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

BSc in Quantity Surveying
Minimum 5 years contractor-side experience
Proven experience running large construction projects (R50m+)
Strong working knowledge of: JBCC contracts, CCS Candy

Experience with:

Subcontractor procurement
Claims & variations
Cost reporting to senior management
Valid driver’s license

Personal Attributes

Commercially strong
Contractually astute
Comfortable with accountability at director level

Key Responsibilities:
Project Commercial Management
Take ownership of project cost control from award to final account
Establish and maintain:

Budgets
Cash flows
Forecasts
Cost-to-complete

Produce monthly commercial reports for directors

Subcontractor & Procurement Control
Manage:

Subcontractor procurement
Tender adjudication
Appointment and commercial terms

Approve subcontractors and commercial conditions

Negotiate rates, variations and final accounts

Payment & Certification Authority

Review and sign off subcontractor payment certificates
Control retention, materials on site and contra-charges
Ensure payments align with progress and JBCC requirements

Claims, Variations & EOTs
Prepare and manage:

Variations
Delay and disruption claims
Extension of Time cost impacts

Ensure all claims are contractually compliant and fully supported

JBCC Contract Administration
Maintain:

Change registers
Early warning notices
Instruction logs
Commercial correspondence

Protect the company’s contractual position at all times
Systems & Reporting

Use CCS Candy for:

Cost control
Valuations
Forecasting

Reconcile Candy to site progress and accounting

Team Leadership

Manage and mentor Junior QS staff
Review measurements, payment certificates and claim submission

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