Junior Quantity Surveyor

Our client in the Construction Project & Financial Management industry is currently looking for a Junior Quantity Surveyor or Estimator to be based in the Western Cape, Northern Suburbs area.

Location : Bellville, Northern Suburbs, Western Cape

The successful candidate must have :

• Matric with a B.Tech or B.Sc degree in Quantity Surveying or a similar qualification
• Minimum of 1-3 years experience as a Quantity Surveyor
• Experience in CCS will be an advantage.
• Familiar with relevant contracts and standards such as, JBCC 2000 Series, GCC (General Conditions of Contract)
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Must have outstanding accuracy and attention to detail.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have own transport.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare elemental cost estimates based on the architectural drawings, engineering estimates, materials required, and labour involved.
• Prepare tender and contractual documents, including bills of quantities.
• Evaluate tenders from contractors and subcontractors and, where appropriate, negotiate with the contractors.
• Management of Contract Instructions & Variation orders during Construction Phase.
• Management of Fortnightly & Monthly Valuation & Payment Certificates during Construction Phase.
• Monitor and track project progress. Responsible for measuring and valuing variations in the work during the contract, arranging interim payments, and finalizing the account.
• Site visits and liaise with site managers and contractors/sub-contractors.
• Measurement of subcontractor monthly valuations and final accounts.
• Work as part of a team to ensure that the requirements of the client are delivered.
• Manage and produce accurate formal reports, and follow procedures and instructions in accordance with the business.
• Communicate regularly with project staff and specialist subcontractors to ensure commercial controls are in place, understood and always followed.
• Produce accurate measuring, data transfers, formulations, and calculations.
• Work in a well-timed manner not to hold up the adjacent teams and project progress.
• General administration.
• Well-developed English & Afrikaans language skills (speak, read and write).