Senior Quantity Surveyor (Civils) Roads - The Recruiter
Southern Cape, Western Cape 5 days ago Permanent Salary - Market Related
Senior Quantity Surveyor (Civils) Roads
The Recruiter
Southern Cape, Western Cape
Date Created : 5 days ago
Job Type : Permanent
Salary : Market Related
Qualification, Experience and Requirements
- Relevant Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying
- Minimum of 10 years’ on-site experience in Quantity Surveying in Civil Engineering (roads, bridges, structures)
- Valid, unendorsed drivers’ licence with own vehicle
Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proficient in contract administration under FIDIC, NEC, and GCC forms.
- Experienced in COLTO Specification and understanding both principal and subcontractor agreements, including clauses, guarantees, BoQs, drawings, and payment terms.
- Strong commercial and contractual acumen with experience in construction sequencing, methodologies, progress tracking, and variation validation.
- In-depth understanding of Civil Engineering principles and practices including reinforced concrete works, earthworks and layer works, bitumen and asphalt, stormwater, and construction materials and processes.
- Skilled in interpreting engineering and architectural drawings and measuring according to standard systems.
- Competent in construction programme interpretation and project planning.
- Technically proficient in CCS Candy, MS Excel, and AutoCAD (advantageous).
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and financial awareness, with sound judgment, decision-making, problem-solving, and reasoning skills (verbal and numerical).
- Effective communicator with excellent oral and written English, including negotiation, contractual letter writing, and interpersonal communication.
- Detail-oriented with strong checking skills and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Experienced in personnel management—motivating, directing, monitoring performance, and developing team members.
- Familiar with company policies and procedures and has a basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and safe work practices.
- Prepare and manage detailed project budgets and cost forecasts.
- Measure and value work done on-site (including progress valuations and final accounts).
- Administer main contract and subcontracts, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.
- Manage variation orders, claims, and disputes.
- Oversee procurement of materials and subcontractor services.
- Coordinate with engineers and site teams to verify physical progress and variation scope.
- Conduct site visits to validate work done against bill of quantities.
- Assist in tender evaluations and subcontractor selection.
- Provide commercial input to project planning and execution strategies.
- Support financial close-out processes and handover documentation.
Remuneration-
- Salary: Negotiable, based on experience and in line with the organisation’s requirements.
- Location: Project-based; the successful candidate must be willing to travel.
- Preference: Will be given to Designated Group Candidates.
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