Junior Quantity Surveyor

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare cost plans, estimates and tender costings for construction and structural steel projects.
• Prepare tender and contract documentation, including Bills and Schedules of Quantities.
• Measure and quantify materials, labour and services required for projects.
• Assist with and manage project budgets and cost control.
• Analyse project costs and monitor expenditure against approved budgets.
• Carry out monthly valuations of work in progress.
• Assist with forecasting final project costs and sales.
• Review and process subcontractor quotations, valuations and final accounts.
• Monitor labour, material and subcontractor costs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Visit project sites to monitor progress and verify work completed.
• Maintain accurate commercial and contractual project documentation.
• Liaise with engineers, architects, project managers, clients and subcontractors.
• Prepare accurate commercial reports in line with project and business requirements.
• Support tender submissions and commercial project administration.
• Provide commercial input to project teams where required.
• Develop and apply a working knowledge of relevant construction contracts, including JBCC, FIDIC, NEC and GCC.
• Support the commercial requirements of projects from tender stage through to completion.
• Assist management with additional commercial and project-related duties where required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying.
• 1–3 years' relevant Quantity Surveying experience.
• Good understanding of construction costing, measurement and commercial project administration.
• Working knowledge of construction contracts such as JBCC, FIDIC, NEC and GCC will be advantageous.
• Strong numerical and analytical ability.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Computer literate and comfortable working with project and commercial systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Self-motivated, organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Able to work well within a team-based environment.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans.
• Valid driver's licence and reliable transport.
• Willing to travel to project sites when required.
• Right to work in South Africa.

Package and Remuneration

• Market-related salary based on qualification and experience.
• Start date: To be confirmed.