Senior Building Quantity Surveyor – Cape Town | Construction
RPO Recruitment
Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
Posted 24 April 2026
Job Details
Job Description
A well-established construction-focused organisation is seeking a Senior Building Quantity Surveyor to join their Cape Town team. This role is suited to an experienced QS with strong commercial acumen and proven experience within building projects from pre-contract through to final account.
The successful candidate will play a key role in managing project costs, contracts, and financial performance across multiple construction projects.
Requirements & Responsibilities:
- Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
- Minimum 8–12 years’ experience in building construction
- Strong experience on commercial, residential, or mixed-use projects
- Proven track record in main contractor or construction environment
- Solid understanding of construction contracts and cost control
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and QS-related software
- Strong negotiation and commercial management skills
- Full pre- and post-contract quantity surveying duties
- Cost planning, estimating, and budget preparation
- Preparation of bills of quantities and tender documentation
- Tender adjudication and contractor negotiations
- Contract administration and commercial management
- Valuations, payment certificates, and variation assessments
- Cost reporting and financial forecasting
- Final account preparation and agreement
- Managing subcontractor procurement and commercial performance
Contact RPO Recruitment for our next career opportunity.
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Apply for this role today, contact Meghan Du Plessis and Riana Hattingh at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
- Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.
- You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: [email protected]
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