Senior Quantity Surveyor (Civil Projects)

Make sure every rand on site is counted, claimed and certified for the property development company in Epping. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

The work is in Epping, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• Value variations and prepare claims under JBCC or GCC conditions
• Track budget against actual cost and flag overruns early
• Take off quantities from drawings to build a bill of quantities
• Update cash flow forecasts for the project manager
• Draft subcontract agreements and payment schedules
• Measure work on site for monthly interim payment certificates

• At least 3 years of QS work in private practice or with a contractor
• BSc, BTech or Diploma in Quantity Surveying
• Understanding of JBCC Principal Building Agreement clauses
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas and pivot tables
• Code 08 licence for site visits

• Experience with civil bills using the SANS 1200 standard
• Honours degree in Quantity Surveying
• SACQSP registration as a Professional or Candidate QS

• Hybrid days in the office and on site
• Travel allowance for site visits
• Paid SACQSP registration fees and CPD courses

• Recruiters often give a short take-off test. Practise measuring a simple house plan under time pressure before the interview.
• If you are a candidate, say how far you are with your SACQSP logbook and when you plan to write the exam.