Senior Building Quantity Surveyor – Cape Town | Construction Job at RPO Recruitment

Job Description

• A well-established construction-focused organisation is seeking a Senior Building Quantity Surveyor to join their Cape Town team. This role is suited to an experienced QS with strong commercial acumen and proven experience within building projects from pre-contract through to final account.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in managing project costs, contracts, and financial performance across multiple construction projects.

Requirements & Responsibilities:

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Minimum 8–12 years’ experience in building construction
• Strong experience on commercial, residential, or mixed-use projects
• Proven track record in main contractor or construction environment
• Solid understanding of construction contracts and cost control
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and QS-related software
• Strong negotiation and commercial management skills
• Full pre- and post-contract quantity surveying duties
• Cost planning, estimating, and budget preparation
• Preparation of bills of quantities and tender documentation
• Tender adjudication and contractor negotiations
• Contract administration and commercial management
• Valuations, payment certificates, and variation assessments
• Cost reporting and financial forecasting
• Final account preparation and agreement
• Managing subcontractor procurement and commercial performance