Job Description

Job Title:

Quantity Surveyor (Construction) - Greater Durban, Ballito & Hillcrest

Job Summary:

A Gillitts-based construction business is seeking an experienced contractor-side Quantity Surveyor to support multiple projects across Greater Durban, Ballito, and Hillcrest. The ideal candidate is proactive, meticulous, highly numerate, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, on-site environment. This role requires strong BOQ/estimating capability, cost control, and excellent knowledge of Candy, DimensionX and WinQS (including linking).

Key Responsibilities:

Compile Bills of Quantities (BOQ) and Bills of Estimates (BOE). Set up and maintain DimX ? BOE ? BOQ linking and workflows in Candy, DimensionX and WinQS. Prepare monthly cost reports, valuation breakdowns, and payment certificates. Manage procurement packs, tender adjudications, and subcontractor tender compilations. Draft subcontractor and main contractor terms of contract, preliminaries & generals (JBCC, GCC, FIDIC). Conduct site measurements, re-measurements, variation pricing, and progress valuations. Track costs, cash flow, and cost-to-complete; flag risks and opportunities promptly. Interpreting and administering contracts (JBCC, GCC, FIDIC) and support claims are required. Collaborate with site teams, suppliers, and subcontractors to maintain programme, quality, and budget. Maintain meticulous records and document control.

Key Abilities:

Positive, proactive "can-do" attitude; willing to go the extra mile. Assertive, tenacious, and people-centric team player with excellent telephone manners. Strong written and verbal communication; able to think on your feet. Highly organized with strong time management; able to work well under pressure. Extreme attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

Key Requirements and Skills:

Minimum 5 years' contractor-side Quantity Surveying experience, including on-site exposure. BTech (Quantity Surveying) or PrQS (or equivalent professional qualification). Advanced proficiency in Candy, DimensionX and WinQS, including auto-measuring and linking (DimX ? BOE ? BOQ). Proven capability in BOQ/BOE compilation, cost reporting, valuation breakdowns, payment certificates, procurement/adjudications. Solid knowledge of preliminaries & generals and contract interpretation (JBCC, GCC, FIDIC).

Interested?

Please send CV's to recruitment@performancebusinesscoaching.co.za and await further instructions.

If you have not had any correspondence within 30 days, please deem your application unsuccessful.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

Do you have a minimum 5 years' contractor-side Quantity Surveying experience, including on-site exposure? Do you have your own vehicle?
License/Certification:

Drivers License (Required)
Work Location: In person