Senior Building Quantity Surveyor | Construction
Job in
Cape Town, 7561, South Africa
Listed on 2026-09-16
Listing for:
RPO Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-16
Job specializations:
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Construction
Quantity Surveyor, Estimator, Procurement / Purchasing, Building & Residential Construction
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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
Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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