Job Description

Role description: Quantity Surveyor

As a Quantity Surveyor at this company, your role is to contribute extensive expertise in quantity surveying and project cost management. You will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient and cost-effective execution of complex engineering projects. Leveraging your technical proficiency, leadership skills, and commitment to upholding professional values, your objective is to support the company's goals. Additionally, you will foster a culture of excellence and collaboration within the organisation, thereby enhancing the overall success of the company in delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

On a typical day, the incumbent's work may include the following:

Leading the cost/commercial function

Serve as a subject matter expert in cost estimating, benchmarking, and data analysis.

Manage cost, commercial, and assurance functions, ensuring cost efficiency.

Oversee contract management and performance to meet project objectives.

Provide commercial intelligence, estimating, and performance assurance.

Handle commercial change, disputes, and claims management.

Drive the transformation of commercial performance.

Set up new projects and develop relevant cost breakdown structures.

Offer oversight, review, and assurance on various cost-related aspects.

Pre-contract responsibilities

Measure drawings and set up bills of quantities and cost estimates.

Develop cost plans and estimates during the design phase, updating them at key design milestones.

Provide commercial input into design optioneering and value engineering exercises.

Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and negotiate fair contract prices on behalf of the client.

Post-contract responsibilities

Perform quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.

Manage post-contract cost variances and change control processes effectively.

Perform contract management and administration functions as required by the specific contract conditions.

Ensure efficient cost auditing and valuation processes, establishing robust cost validation procedures.

Produce monthly cost reports for client presentation.

Negotiate and finalise final accounts in a timely manner.

Compile as-built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.

Qualifications and experience

The minimum academic qualification is a recognised degree in Quantity Surveying

Professional registration with The SA Council for the QS Profession or Charted Member of the Royal Institution of Charted Surveyors (MRICS).

At least 5 years of experience in the quantity surveying field, preferably with extensive exposure to the mining industry.

On-site experience with day-to-day QS functions, monthly certificates and contract and cost management.

Key skills and competencies

Technical skills:

Good knowledge and experience of Project Cost Management Systems.

Proficient in advanced Excel and skilled in the Microsoft Office suite.

Proficient in utilising AutoCAD or other design software for project analysis and evaluation.

Strong attention to detail in cost estimation, reporting, and project analysis.

Excellent knowledge of construction methods, materials and construction sequencing.

Proficient in providing estimating and quantity surveying services in an engineering environment, particularly on high-profile or complex major projects or programs.

Thorough understanding of project management, planning, risk assessment, and investment processes.

Strong technical competency in cost management and estimating, with the ability to produce accurate and reliable estimates.

In-depth knowledge of cost management systems and their benefits in project execution.

Good knowledge of contract conditions and measuring standards of various types (FIDIC, NEC, COLTO, SANS etc.)

Leadership and management skills:

Ability to demonstrate attention to detail.

Effective team player with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Experience in managing and leading large teams effectively.

Successful setting and implementation of business strategies for cost control and optimisation.

Professional values:

Time Management:

Demonstrates the ability to manage time effectively, prioritising tasks and workload to consistently meet deadlines and deliverables.

Safety Awareness:

Maintaining a strong awareness of safety measures and ensuring a safe work environment for all team members.

Effective Communication:

Comfortable with asking questions and seeking clarification when unsure, avoiding assumptions and guesswork to maintain accuracy and clarity.

Collaboration:

Fostering collaborative and cooperative work environments.

Professional Development:

Commitment to personal and professional development through continuous self-improvement and seeking areas for growth.

Ethical Conduct:

Upholding professional ethics, integrity, and confidentiality in project management.

Results-Oriented:

Demonstrating commitment to delivering high-quality results and meeting project objectives.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person