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 ManagementTake 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 ControlManage:
- 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 & EOTsPrepare and manage:
- Variations
- Delay and disruption claims
- Extension of Time cost impacts
Ensure all claims are contractually compliant and fully supported
JBCC Contract AdministrationMaintain:
- 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
