Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

A medium sized construction company with offices in Johannesburg are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to be based in Secunda.

Minimum requirements:

• Must have a professional qualification / degree in QS, Economics or Construction Management.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working on site within the O&G / M&M sector.

• Must be a multiple disciplinary Q (CS/ MEIP).

• Must be computer literate, specifically working with MS Office Packages.

• Sound understanding of contracts namely, Bespoke, NEC & FIDIC.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist the day-to-day delivery of all commercial aspects of the Project and ensure compliance within other departments.

• Ensures the Project operates within the LLOA (Lines and Limits of Authority).

• Commercially administer the project in accordance with the contract terms and conditions.

• Compile and maintain up to date records of all Project specific, financial and commercial documentation, and registers.

• Review and approval of site mobilization and demobilization documentation

• Administration and identification of Project commercial risks and inform the Project Manager of any risks that may be detrimental to the Project, including identification and implementation of risk mitigation strategies.

• Update monthly cost tracking tools to ensure consistent and precise reporting.

• Estimating of CSMEIP Works in conjunction with the Project Planner, Project Construction Manager and Project Manager.

• Development of Project CPS (Budget) in conjunction with the Project Manager, allowable, scope of work and schedule.

• Development of accurate Monthly Cost Reports and report on changes

• Compilation of monthly Pro-Forma Invoices & Tax Invoices

• Site measurements of work, including obtaining client agreement of said measurements

• Cost vs. Sales Analysis.

• Ensures consistent cash-flow reporting.

• Subcontract appointment and administration.

• Subcontract compilation.

• Subcontract evaluation.

• Oversight and approval of purchased items.