Quantity Surveyor (Intermediate to Senior Level) - A0688

Cape Town, Western Cape | Posted Nov. 12, 2025, 9:53 a.m. | Full time
Status: Open
Market related salary
Tags: Quantity Surveyor

Experience Level: 4–8 years
Career Path: Opportunity to grow into a Commercial Manager role within 3 years

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has opened up with our client, a dynamic and growing construction company known for delivering high-quality projects across the Western Cape. They are seeking a Quantity Surveyor with strong commercial insight, technical precision, and a proactive approach to join our team.

This role is ideal for someone looking to take the next step in their career, with a clear pathway to advance into a Commercial Manager position over time.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive the tendering and estimating process from start to finish.
  • Prepare and manage bills of quantities, progress claims, valuations, and cost reports.
  • Oversee subcontractor management, including procurement, scope definition, and payment certificates.
  • Conduct site visits to ensure alignment between on-site progress and commercial reporting.
  • Maintain accurate project cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting to management.
  • Support project teams in ensuring compliance with company and contractual processes.
  • Contribute to the development of systems and processes that improve commercial efficiency.

Requirements

  • BSc or BTech in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent qualification).
  • 4–8 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
  • Proven proficiency in CCS Candy (non-negotiable).
  • Strong commercial acumen and a structured, process-driven approach to work.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Willingness to travel to project sites as required.
  • Experience with Autodesk & Buildsmart software (advantageous but not essential).