About the position
We are looking for a detail-oriented, commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to join our Client's growing team in the North West.
The Client is medium-sized Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) construction company that specialises in delivering high-quality construction and maintenance solutions to the mining, industrial, and infrastructure/commercial sectors across South Africa.
This is more than a traditional QS role — it’s an opportunity to directly influence project success, profitability, and business growth.
You will take ownership of the full quantity surveying function, playing a key role from tender stage through to project completion, ensuring financial control, strategic decision-making, and successful delivery.
JOB PURPOSE
The Quantity Surveyor is expected to play a crucial role in securing new business opportunities and contributing to the growth of the company through successful project awards and profitable project execution. The role is expected to prepare accurate estimates and tenders for projects by gathering information and analySing important metrics. You will provide knowledge of cost and benefits that support profitable business decisions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Tendering and Estimating:
- Risk Assessment: identify project risks, opportunities and constraints that may impact the tender or project.
- Estimation of materials, labour, equipment, etc for the execution of the project. Calculate labour costs, including required manpower based on speeds and norms.
- Prepare and compile all required documentation for tender submissions, such as technical bids, commercial bids/estimates, and compliance statements.
- Ensure compliance with tender submission deadlines and follow up with clients as needed.
- Pricing Strategy: Develop a pricing strategy that ensures competitiveness while maintaining profitability. This includes understanding market conditions and competitor pricing.
- Contract Administration: Manage and negotiate all contractual matters (e.g., NEC 3, FIDIC, GCC etc) and handle financial evaluations during tender adjudication. Compile all contractual notices i.e. early warnings, compensation notices (NCE’s) etc. Ensure that all contractual terms such as payment schedules, warranties and penalties are clearly defined and aligned with company policy.
- Site Support: Conduct accurate on-site measurements of quantities and materials. Prepare progress claims/certificates, Compile project close out reports including final measurements and all required contractual documentation.
- Financial Control and Cashflow Management: Compile budget forecasts and monitor project cash flows. Perform cost engineering and strict cost control and expenditure measures.
- Continuous Improvement: Continuously review and improve tendering, estimating and contract administration function, seeking ways to increase efficiency, accuracy and business profitability.
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications Experience:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Honours Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
- Registration: Professional registration with the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP) is highly advantageous
- Proven experience in Quantity Surveying for 5 Years or more in an E&I Construction environment).
- In depth experience in tendering and estimating for medium to large E&I Projects
- Proven experience of Contract Law (NEC 3, FIDIC, GCC etc), contractual negotiations and dispute resolution.
- Proven experience and knowledge of project planning and schedules software (MS Projects and/or Primavera)
- Experience in site/construction and project management of E&I projects
Skills & Knowledge Required:
- In-depth knowledge of E&I construction methodologies and project management principles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Knowledge of research and data analysis methods and estimation formulas.
- Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to track changes to the design/ construction work and adjust the budget appropriately.
- Ability to monitor actual project performance and ensure that all parties perform in terms of the contract
- Experience in mining, processing plants, and infrastructure sectors
- Willingness to travel to project sites and work in challenging environments
- Strong business acumen
- Good team player
- Ability to work independently
Remuneration:
- Market related salary/Negotiable
Desired Skills:
- Tendering and Estimating
- Contract Administration
- Site Support
- Financial Control and Cashflow Management
- Quantity Surveyor
