Role Description

As a Quantity Surveyor, your role is to contribute extensive expertise in quantity surveying and project cost management. You will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient and cost-effective execution of complex engineering projects. Leveraging your technical proficiency, leadership skills, and commitment to upholding professional values, your objective is to support the company's goals. Additionally, you will foster a culture of excellence and collaboration within the organisation, thereby enhancing the overall success of our client in delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities                                                

On a typical day, the incumbent’s work may include the following:

Leading the cost/commercial function

·        Serve as a subject matter expert in cost estimating, benchmarking, and data analysis.

·        Manage cost, commercial, and assurance functions, ensuring cost efficiency.

·        Oversee contract management and performance to meet project objectives.

·        Provide commercial intelligence, estimating, and performance assurance.

·        Handle commercial change, disputes, and claims management.

·        Drive the transformation of commercial performance.

·        Set up new projects and develop relevant cost breakdown structures.

·        Offer oversight, review, and assurance on various cost-related aspects.

Pre-contract responsibilities

·        Measure drawings and set up bills of quantities and cost estimates.

·        Develop cost plans and estimates during the design phase, updating them at key design milestones.

·        Provide commercial input into design optioneering and value engineering exercises.

·        Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and negotiate fair contract prices on behalf of the client.

Post-contract responsibilities

·        Perform quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.

·        Manage post-contract cost variances and change control processes effectively.

·        Perform  contract management and administration functions as required by the specific contract conditions.

·        Ensure efficient cost auditing and valuation processes, establishing robust cost validation procedures.

·        Produce monthly cost reports for client presentation.

·        Negotiate and finalise final accounts in a timely manner.

·        Compile as-built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.

Qualifications and experience

·        The minimum academic qualification is a recognised degree in Quantity Surveying

·        Professional registration with The SA Council for the QS Profession or Charted Member of the Royal Institution of Charted Surveyors (MRICS).

·        At least 5 years of experience in the quantity surveying field, preferably with extensive exposure to the mining industry.

·        On-site experience with day-to-day QS functions, monthly certificates and contract and cost management.

Key skills and competencies

Technical skills:

·        Good knowledge and experience of Project Cost Management Systems.

·        Proficient in advanced Excel and skilled in the Microsoft Office suite.

·        Proficient in utilising AutoCAD or other design software for project analysis and evaluation.

·        Strong attention to detail in cost estimation, reporting, and project analysis.

·        Excellent knowledge of construction methods, materials and construction sequencing.

·        Proficient in providing estimating and quantity surveying services in an engineering environment, particularly on high-profile or complex major projects or programs.

·        Thorough understanding of project management, planning, risk assessment, and investment processes.

·        Strong technical competency in cost management and estimating, with the ability to produce accurate and reliable estimates.

·        In-depth knowledge of cost management systems and their benefits in project execution.

·        Good knowledge of contract conditions and measuring standards of various types (FIDIC, NEC, COLTO, SANS etc.)

Leadership and management skills:

·        Ability to demonstrate attention to detail.

·        Effective team player with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

·        Experience in managing and leading large teams effectively.

·        Successful setting and implementation of business strategies for cost control and optimisation.

Professional values:

·        Time Management: Demonstrates the ability to manage time effectively, prioritising tasks and workload to consistently meet deadlines and deliverables.

·        Safety Awareness: Maintaining a strong awareness of safety measures and ensuring a safe work environment for all team members.

·        Effective Communication: Comfortable with asking questions and seeking clarification when unsure, avoiding assumptions and guesswork to maintain accuracy and clarity.

·        Collaboration: Fostering collaborative and cooperative work environments.

·        Professional Development: Commitment to personal and professional development through continuous self-improvement and seeking areas for growth.

·        Ethical Conduct: Upholding professional ethics, integrity, and confidentiality in project management.

·        Results-Oriented: Demonstrating commitment to delivering high-quality results and meeting project objectives.