Senior Site QS - Construction Industry

RPO Recruitment's client, a leading civil and building contractor in Gauteng is seeking an experienced and qualified Senior Site Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Johannesburg as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Measure, Compile and Manage a Bill of Quantities
• Obtain necessary estimates from subcontractors and suppliers
• Review, evaluate and adjudicate quotes and tenders received
• Compile complete civils and construction tender for submission to clients
• Ensure and obtain authorisation to submit to Tender Senior
• Negotiate with both the client and subcontractors on best solutions
• Evaluate and calculate any changes, variation order, request for changes from client effectively
• Performing risk, value management and cost control
• Tendering out specific trades and disciplines, evaluate, adjudicate and negotiate for best award
• Management of project finance in collaboration with project team
• Draw up and manage cashflow according to program and site production
• Collaboration with procurement team to source best pricing
• Submission of complete material lists to procurement and manage ordering of materials
• Assess monthly and fortnightly payments to be certified
• Compiling and submitting monthly payment claims to development managers
• Draw up construction contracts as well as subcontractor contracts and management of these

Requirements:

• BTech/BSc (Hons) degree in Quantity Surveying
• 5 - 8 years’ experience in a similar role working for reputable firms
• Residential construction experience essential
• Proficiency in CCS Candy and BuildSmart essential
• Driver’s License and own transport
• Accuracy with figures/calculations
• Strong numerical aptitude with the ability to perform quick and accurate calculations
• Proven ability to work under pressure, manage tight schedules, and meet strict deadlines
• Skilled in interpreting construction drawings and technical documentation
• Bilingual: Fluent in both Afrikaans and English (spoken and written) (non-negotiable)
• Working knowledge of structural and civil engineering principles is advantageous
• Confident decision-maker, able to take initiative and assume responsibility for outcomes

Benefits:

Salary: R650K – R750K CTC per annum

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