Quantity Surveyor

About the position

Well-established construction company specialising in high-end residential, commercial, and industrial developments across Gauteng is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a 5 or more years contractor-side experience to join their team.

Based at the group head office in Sandton, this role will work closely with the finance department to analyse construction-related costs, invoices, and project data, providing valuable commercial insight and support across multiple projects.

Key responsibilities will include:
- Cost estimation and Bill of Quantities (BOQ) preparation
- Ensuring contractual compliance in line with JBCC agreements
- Cash flow management and commercial reporting
- Risk identification, claims management, and cost control

This position offers the opportunity to take full commercial responsibility for projects, providing end-to-end quantity surveying and commercial leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
Requirements: 

• BSc in Quantity Surveying
• Minimum 5 years contractor-side experience
• Proven experience running large construction projects (R50m+)
• Strong working knowledge of: JBCC contracts, CCS Candy

Experience with:

• Subcontractor procurement
• Claims & variations
• Cost reporting to senior management
• Valid driver’s license

Personal Attributes

• Commercially strong
• Contractually astute
• Comfortable with accountability at director level

Key Responsibilities:
Project Commercial Management
Take ownership of project cost control from award to final account
Establish and maintain:

• Budgets
• Cash flows
• Forecasts
• Cost-to-complete

Produce monthly commercial reports for directors

Subcontractor & Procurement Control
Manage:

• Subcontractor procurement
• Tender adjudication
• Appointment and commercial terms

Approve subcontractors and commercial conditions

Negotiate rates, variations and final accounts

Payment & Certification Authority

• Review and sign off subcontractor payment certificates
• Control retention, materials on site and contra-charges
• Ensure payments align with progress and JBCC requirements

Claims, Variations & EOTs
Prepare and manage:

• Variations
• Delay and disruption claims
• Extension of Time cost impacts

Ensure all claims are contractually compliant and fully supported


JBCC Contract Administration
Maintain:

• Change registers
• Early warning notices
• Instruction logs
• Commercial correspondence

Protect the company’s contractual position at all times
Systems & Reporting

Use CCS Candy for:

• Cost control
• Valuations
• Forecasting
• Reconcile Candy to site progress and accounting

Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor Junior QS staff
• Review measurements, payment certificates and claim submission

Desired Skills:

• quantity surveyor
• construction
• CCS