Senior Quantity Surveyor Job Cape Town area,South Africa,Construction

IGrow Wealth Investments Group of Companies, proudly positioned as South Africa’s #1 Investment company, is seeking Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Durbanville, Cape Town.

We are seeking a driven Senior Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of the financial viability and profitability of large-scale residential developments. A QS who thinks like an investor and acts like a commercial gatekeeper.
This is a strategic, high-impact role for someone who thinks beyond traditional QS functions — combining cost management, investment analysis, and decision-making.

To qualify for this position, you need:

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
5+ years experience in residential property development.
Proven experience in large-scale developments (50+ units).
Strong track record in feasibility modelling and cost planning.
Experience across full development lifecycle.
Proficiency in Candy (CCS), WinQS, Build Smart, BIM tools, and advanced Excel.
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify risks and protect margins.
Confident in challenging assumptions and making go/no-go recommendations.

Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Conduct detailed feasibility studies and financial modelling for new developments.
Control cost planning, budgeting, and margin protection across the full project lifecycle.
Perform due diligence and risk analysis on potential developments.
Independently verify and challenge external QS reports and assumptions.
Support procurement and contractor pricing strategies.
Provide strategic input to optimise development performance and scalability.
Work on high-volume, high-impact developments.
Play a key role in scaling a fast-growing property investment business.
Direct exposure to strategic decision-making and leadership.

If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.