Quantity Surveyor (East London)

SUMMARY:
Our client is a property development company creating a new standard for both residential and retirement estates in South Africa.

POSITION INFO:
Position available for a Junior Quantity Surveyor based in East London.

Minimum Requirements:
The individual appointed in the position of Junior QS will be required to have met the following minimum requirements, in that they should:

• Have acquired the relevant QS qualification (minimum ND Building / QS).
• Have knowledge of the Standard System of Measuring Building Work.
• Be able to read and comprehend construction working drawings.
• Be able to extract quantities accurately from construction drawings.
• Have construction knowledge and 2 - 4 years post qualification work experience.
• Have thorough understanding of construction drawings ensuring logical sequencing of construction
• activities.
• Be capable of accurate measurement work, ensuring correct quantities of materials secured for projects.
• Produce monthly valuations / certifications
• Prepare monthly cost report where cost versus allowable can be scrutinised.
• Have a strong command of the JBCC contract law.
• Have knowledge of development processes.
• Be able to function in a team environment.

• Accurately and timeously undertake quantity measures to perform cost estimates.
• Manage and achieve maximum cost effectiveness of the building work by proactive involvement in subcontractor control and budget management.
• Assist the site management teams by the provision of construction activity programs.
• Certification and assessment of sub-contractors invoices / claims and process for payment.
• Liaising and assisting the Accounts department in compiling budget.