Job Description

Role Purpose

The

Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS)

plays a pivotal leadership and commercial management role, ensuring the successful financial and contractual delivery of multiple high-value construction projects (R1 billion+). This includes overseeing cost control, contract administration, risk management, and commercial forecasting across both

building

and

civil engineering

sectors.



The Senior QS will also

mentor, coach, and lead junior and intermediate quantity surveyors

, ensuring a high-performing commercial team aligned with company standards and project objectives.

Minimum Academic Qualifications

Tertiary Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related field.

Experience Requirements

7+ years

of technical quantity surveying experience in large-scale building and/or civil engineering projects.

2+ years

of managerial or leadership experience, including mentoring and developing junior Quantity Surveyors. Proven track record of managing the commercial function across

multiple high-value projects (R1 billion+)

simultaneously.

Professional Registration

Membership with

ASAQS

and/or

MBA

. Registration with the

South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP)

preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the commercial management of multiple large-scale projects concurrently, from inception through to final account. Mentor, guide, and develop junior and intermediate Quantity Surveyors, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence. Oversee cost planning, procurement strategy, tendering, contract administration, and final accounts. Liaise closely with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure commercial objectives are met and relationships are maintained. Provide strategic input into project planning and execution to optimize commercial performance. Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards.

Key Stakeholders & Relationships

Clients and Client Representatives Commercial Team and Contracts Managers Internal Support Departments Subcontractors, Suppliers, and SMMEs

Role Requirements & Conditions

Willingness to

travel frequently

to and from multiple project sites. Ability to manage

heavy workloads, demanding deadlines,

and

complex project environments

. Strong commercial acumen, leadership capability, and strategic thinking.

Reporting Structure

Direct Reports:

Junior QSs and QSs *

Reports To:

Managing Director, Commercial Director, Chief Quantity Surveyor