Senior Quantity Surveyor - A0609

Cape Town, Western Cape | Posted Aug. 5, 2025, 7:33 a.m. | Full time
Status: Open
Starting salary (Negotiable): 55,000/Monthly
Tags: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Overview:
A leading design and construction studio is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor at their Cape Town office. This is a key role for an experienced professional who can lead and manage the full QS function across a variety of high-end residential, commercial, and hospitality projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and manage cost planning, tendering, and contractual processes
  • Prepare and review BOQs, budgets, and financial forecasts
  • Handle procurement, negotiation, and appointment of subcontractors
  • Assess and certify monthly valuations and contractor claims
  • Administer contract instructions, variations, and EOTs
  • Conduct final account preparation and close-out reporting
  • Provide strategic cost advice to internal teams and stakeholders
  • Track project progress and report on financial status

Minimum Requirements:

  • BSc or BTech in Quantity Surveying
  • 6+ years of relevant post-qualification experience
  • Proven experience with a main contractor is essential
  • Expert-level proficiency in CCS Candy is non-negotiable
  • Strong knowledge of JBCC contracts
  • Excellent attention to detail, negotiation skills, and project reporting abilities
  • Capable of working independently and leading QS function on projects