Quantity Surveyor - Estimator

Our client, within the manufacturing and project-based environment, is seeking to employ a Quantity Surveyor/Estimator. This role is based in George, Western Cape.

Requirements:

• National Senior Certificate
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Tertiary education-Advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Competency in Microsoft applications.
• Well-organized and detail oriented
• Able to read drawings and plans
• Valid driver’s license
• Product Knowledge - Laser cutting, structural steel and metal work (Advantage)
• Ability to work in fast-paced, effectively under pressure, and deadline-oriented environment.
• Contactable references

Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Prepare estimates, cost plans, bill of quantities, specifications, and schedule of rates for new build, improvements, and maintenance work.
• Preparing preliminary estimates for conceptual projects.
• Determine key variables for cost and other estimates.
• Understand the project/program and its requirements.
• Gather first-hand information from sites, warehouses, or other venues.
• Conduct research to obtain data on labour costs, materials, productions times etc.
• Build and maintain a good relationship with customers.
• Communication between deferent departments on current projects and requirements thereof.
• Confirm payments, open job cards, and follow projects through different departments.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• George, Western Cape:
  Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Afrikaans (Required)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive a response within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.