Quantity Surveyor: Developments (Stellenbosch)

About the position

ENVIRONMENT:

A growing dynamic Investment and Commercial Property Management Firm seeks the technical expertise of a Quantity Surveyor to join its team. You will accurately and timeously undertake quantity measures to perform cost estimates, help compile budgets, produce monthly Valuations/Certifications while assisting the Site Management teams by the provision of construction activity programs. The successful incumbent must possess a suitable Quantity Surveying-related tertiary qualification – minimum ND Building/QS, have 2-4 years post-qualification work experience with a solid understanding of construction drawings ensuring logical sequencing of construction activities. You will also need a strong command of the JBCC contract law, be knowledgeable of the Standard System of Measuring Building Work & be able to read, comprehend construction working drawings and utilise drawings to extract quantities accurately.

 

DUTIES:

Construction Projects -

• 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 Subcontractors invoices / claims and process for payment.
• Liaise and assist the Accounts Department in compiling budget.
• Produce monthly Valuations/Certifications.
• Prepare monthly cost report where cost versus allowable can be scrutinised.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications –

• A relevant Quantity Surveyor qualification (Minimum ND Building/QS).

 

Experience/Skills –

• Have Construction knowledge and 2 - 4 years post qualification work experience.
• A thorough understanding of construction drawings ensuring logical sequencing of construction activities.
• Capable of accurate measurement work, ensuring correct quantities of materials secured for projects.
• A strong command of the JBCC contract law.
• Have knowledge of development processes.
• Knowledge of the Standard System of Measuring Building Work.
• Able to read and comprehend construction working drawings.
• Know how to extract quantities accurately from construction drawings.

 

ATTRIBUTES:

• Can function in a team environment.

 

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

 

Desired Skills:

• Building
• Construction
• Contracts
• Layout Drawings
• Quantity Surveying

About The Employer:

A growing dynamic Investment and Commercial Property Management Firm