Quantity Surveyor

Date: 08/06/2016

Official Job Specification

Position : Civil Quantity Surveyor

Location : Western Cape

Salary : R25,000 – R25,000 dependent on qualifications and experience

Closing date : 20/06/2016

Candidate start date : ASAP

Civil Construction Quantity Surveyor

Western Cape

Minimum Requirements:

At minimum a National Diploma in Civil Engineering, or BTech Quantity Surveying, or equivalent qualification
A minimum of 6 years’ relevant civil construction quantity surveyor experience
Knowledge of specifications (COLTO, SABS) and conditions of contract and special provisions
Experience in measuring and reconciliation all aspects of construction work (Including
Physical Site Measurement)
Identify and calculate extra work rates (Variation Orders)
Preparation of monthly valuation certificates
Liaising and negotiating with Resident Engineer
Ability to check, analyze and reconcile construction costs and overall pro-active cost control
Experience in Material Stock control including measurements of materials for placement of orders
Forecasting turnover and profit
Able to work in a team environment with site staff and site management
Unendorsed driver’s license
Computer literacy in Candy, Ms Word, Excel and Ms Outlook
Flexibility in terms of working hours and willingness to relocate/travel for unspecified periods
Ability to speak, read and write in English

Outputs

To ensure that all work done is claimed & certified using relevant specifications & conditions of contract so as to maximize company profit
To determine, maintain & minimize wastage levels
To ensure controlled & efficient site administration
Preparation of waste and cost reports to site management
Adherence to and enforcing of quality standards
Adherence to safety regulations
Maintenance of good relations with Clients, Consultants and the public

Added advantages: