Description:

RPO Recruitment’s client, a well-established and reputable construction company in South Africa, is currently seeking to employ a highly experienced and qualified Senior Building Quantity Surveyor who can bring significant expertise and enhance the already impressive achievements of their successful team in Johannesburg.

Responsibilities:

• Measurement of quantities (for programming, valuations and payment purpose) on a regular basis
• Compiling required timeously
• Compiling monthly payment certificates
• Recording additional work and variation claims
• Communicate with consulting engineers/architects/PQS's in matters of variance and claims
• Monitor adherence to company procedures (All senior management)

Requirements:

• BTech/BSc/BSc (Hons) degree in Quantity Surveying
• Over 10 years’ extensive experience in a Quantity Surveying capacity in a contractor’s environment
• Must have thorough knowledge of all contract conditions such as main contract and sub-contract documents; conditions of payment; insurance details; construction guarantees/performance guarantees/retention; disputes; BEE requirements of contract; building relationships with BEE clients/contractors and suppliers
• Must have knowledge of dealing with local business forums and community
• Thorough knowledge of attempts that allowables can be improved upon before placing orders; generating monthly allowables; the submission of monthly valuations and certificates
• Skilled in managing costs of contracts; identifying, compiling and evaluating claims such as:
  • Extension of time claims
  • Expense and loss
  • Acceleration claims
  • Insurance claims
• Experience in assisting with tendering
• Financially pro-active with regards to new rates and items; negotiation; assisting in obtaining the best prices from suppliers and subcontractors; finalising claims and accounts

Benefits:

Salary: R1,2M – R1,5M CTC per annum, negotiable

RPO is a Specialist Recruitment Agency that provides candidates and clients with unique recruitment solutions tailored to their needs. We focus on helping you reach your personal and professional goals by connecting you to your perfect career path.

• 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 (021 180 0776) at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: [email protected]