About the position
A well-established South African mining-consultancy firm specialising in major mining projects across the country, is currently seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (Senior QS) – Mining Division to join their team in a full-time, office-based consulting role. The successful candidate will lead a team of intermediate and junior QSs on multiple mining-related projects.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage the full quantity-surveying function for mining projects, from cost estimation and budgeting through to final costing and project closeout.
- Lead, mentor and coordinate a team of intermediate and junior QSs to ensure consistent, high-quality deliverables across all projects.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates, bills of quantities, interim valuations, cost control and progress payment certificates for mining-sector contracts.
- Liaise with project managers, engineers, procurement, and site teams to track and control costs, forecast expenditures, and advise on cost-saving measures.
- Monitor project budgets and timelines, identify variances, and implement corrective actions as required.
- Ensure compliance with all contractual, regulatory, and client-specific reporting requirements.
- Maintain accurate records, prepare periodic cost reports, and participate in project meetings and audits.
Requirements- BSc Honours in Quantity Surveying from either the University of Pretoria (Tukkies) or the University of the Free State (Kovsies).
- Registered as [URL Removed] or via the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
- Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office, MS Projects, WinQS and DimX.
- A minimum of 8 years’ post-honours experience — specifically with strong background in mining projects.
- Demonstrated leadership and team-management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong cost control, budgeting and reporting capabilities under mining-project conditions.
Benefits
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- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Apply for this role today on LinkedIn, or contact Lisa [Email Address Removed].com
- We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
Desired Skills:
- Senior Quantity Surveyor (Mining)
- Senior Quantity Surveyor (Mining)
- Senior Quantity Surveyor (Mining)
