We are looking for a Professional Quantity Surveyor in City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality,

Job Description

A leading multi-disciplinary consulting firm is seeking to appoint a Professional Quantity Surveyor to join its growing team in Stellenbosch. The successful candidate will form part of a dynamic Quantity Surveying Department and work closely with Architecture, Engineering, and Project Management teams across a diverse portfolio of projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for a professionally registered Quantity Surveyor who is passionate about delivering high-quality cost management and commercial advisory services within the built environment. The organisation fosters a professional, ethical, and collaborative working environment where innovation, teamwork, and technical excellence are highly valued.

Responsibilities:

Cost Planning & Estimating

• Review and evaluate design documentation and project requirements.
• Prepare preliminary and detailed cost estimates for projects.
• Conduct feasibility studies, viability assessments, and cost planning exercises.
• Prepare damage costings and determine value-at-risk assessments where required.

Contract Documentation & Procurement

• Compile Bills of Quantities and contract documentation.
• Assist with procurement processes and tender documentation.
• Conduct financial evaluation and analysis of tenders.
• Support contract negotiations and procurement strategies.

Cost Management & Contract Administration

• Administer project cash flow forecasts and cost reports.
• Prepare valuations, variation orders, and contractual claims.
• Monitor project expenditure and cost control measures.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate final accounts.
• Ensure contractual compliance throughout project lifecycles.

Project Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

• Attend client, consultant, and project meetings.
• Liaise and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including Project Managers, Architects, Engineers, and Quantity Surveyors.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Provide professional cost and commercial advice throughout project delivery.

Requirements:

• BTech or BSc Degree in Quantity Surveying.
• Professional Registration as a Pr.QS is essential.
• Minimum 4–5 years post-registration experience within a Quantity Surveying environment.
• Experience of up to 6–10 years will be advantageous.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in WINQS.
• Experience using DIMX.
• Strong Microsoft Word skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.

Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Leadership and mentoring ability.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong emotional intelligence and professional maturity.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong client relationship management skills.
• Negotiation and commercial acumen.
• Analytical and creative thinking capabilities.
• Strong budgeting, estimating, procurement, and cost control skills.
• Commitment to quality assurance and professional excellence.