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Quantity Surveyor

Johannesburg
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Engineering
Reference: 123804

Apply before May 06 2025 | 52 Days left

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Hire Resolve

Hire Resolve’s client is urgently seeking the expertise of a Quantity Surveyor in Johannesburg.

Responsibilities:

Prepare detailed cost estimates for engineering projects, including labor, materials, and overheads.
Establish project budgets and track expenditure to ensure the project stays within financial limits.
Assist with the procurement process, preparing tender documents, evaluating bids, and recommending contractors.
Review and manage engineering contracts, ensuring all terms and conditions are adhered to.
Monitor project costs and report on financial performance, identifying any potential cost overruns.
Measure and value engineering works, including site inspections and progress assessments.
Provide cost advice on engineering materials, techniques, and methods to optimize project budgets.
Prepare cost forecasts and financial reports to communicate project status to stakeholders.
Manage financial risks related to engineering projects and suggest mitigation strategies.
Certify payments to contractors based on work completed, ensuring accuracy.
Negotiate contract terms and resolve any financial or contractual disputes.
Ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards, regulations, and safety requirements.
Prepare final accounts, including reconciliations of variations and changes to the original scope.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
Strong understanding of construction contracts and financial management.
Proficiency in cost estimation, budgeting, and cost control techniques.
Experience with tendering, procurement, and contract management.
Familiarity with engineering project practices, materials, and methods.
Knowledge of construction laws, regulations, and safety standards.
Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
Good communication and negotiation skills for working with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
Ability to use relevant software (e.g., MS Excel, CostX, or similar).
Strong problem-solving and risk management abilities.
Understanding of project management principles and the ability to work within deadlines.
Membership with a professional body (e.g., RICS or equivalent) may be required or preferred.

Contact Hire Resolve for you next career-changing move.

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

Apply for this role today, contact Sonique Beetge at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn

You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: Engineers@hireresolve.za.com

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise

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About Hire Resolve

Hire Resolve removes the stress of the career search by understanding you as an individual. We take more than just your qualifications into account, considering factors like your salary and benefits expectations as well as your preferred workplace culture to ensure that we find the perfect opportunities to meet your unique needs.

As a specialist recruitment agency, we focus on the Engineering, Finance, IT, Mining, Manufacturing, and Logistics industries. Our team of recruitment consultants is well-versed and highly networked in the industries in which they operate and are dedicated to ensuring that every placement is a perfect fit.