Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

Red Ember recruitment is recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor for our client in Cape Town.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, construction management or a related field.

Registration with SACQSP or equivalent professional body preferred.

Minimum 5 years’ experience in infrastructure projects, preferably multi-site.

Strong knowledge of public and private sector procurement and financial reporting.

Proficiency in cost management software (e.g., SAP).

Analytical and detail oriented.

Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

High level of integrity and professionalism.

Sound knowledge of construction industry practices, regulations and standards.

Proficiency in cost estimation and cost management techniques.

Knowledge of health and safety regulations and environmental standards.

Familiarity with contract administration and legal aspects of construction projects.

Understanding general contracting, design-build, package contracting, value-based project and

loading margins and lumpsum in commercial fit-out or retail projects.

Experience working with AutoCAD and validating quantities from the given drawings. Experience

with building information modelling (BIM) and quantity takeoff software.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise tasks effectively.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with extraordinary negotiation abilities.

Proficiency in relevant software and tools for quantity surveying.

Familiarity with contract law and construction contracts.

Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, construction management or a related field. Registration with SACQSP or equivalent professional body preferred. Minimum 5 years’ experience in infrastructure projects, preferably multi-site. Strong knowledge of public and private sector procurement and financial reporting. Proficiency in cost management software (e.g., SAP). Analytical and detail oriented. Strong communication and negotiation skills. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. High level of integrity and professionalism. Sound knowledge of construction industry practices, regulations and standards. Proficiency in cost estimation and cost management techniques. Knowledge of health and safety regulations and environmental standards. Familiarity with contract administration and legal aspects of construction projects. Understanding general contracting, design-build, package contracting, value-based project and loading margins and lumpsum in commercial fit-out or retail projects. Experience working with AutoCAD and validating quantities from the given drawings. Experience with building information modelling (BIM) and quantity takeoff software. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise tasks effectively. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with extraordinary negotiation abilities. Proficiency in relevant software and tools for quantity surveying. Familiarity with contract law and construction contracts. Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.