Senior Site QS - Construction Industry
RPO Recruitment
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Permanent
Posted 19 September 2025
Job Details
Job Description
RPO Recruitment's client, a leading civil and building contractor in Gauteng is seeking an experienced and qualified Senior Site Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Johannesburg as soon as possible.
Responsibilities:
- Measure, Compile and Manage a Bill of Quantities
- Obtain necessary estimates from subcontractors and suppliers
- Review, evaluate and adjudicate quotes and tenders received
- Compile complete civils and construction tender for submission to clients
- Ensure and obtain authorisation to submit to Tender Senior
- Negotiate with both the client and subcontractors on best solutions
- Evaluate and calculate any changes, variation order, request for changes from client effectively
- Performing risk, value management and cost control
- Tendering out specific trades and disciplines, evaluate, adjudicate and negotiate for best award
- Management of project finance in collaboration with project team
- Draw up and manage cashflow according to program and site production
- Collaboration with procurement team to source best pricing
- Submission of complete material lists to procurement and manage ordering of materials
- Assess monthly and fortnightly payments to be certified
- Compiling and submitting monthly payment claims to development managers
- Draw up construction contracts as well as subcontractor contracts and management of these
Requirements:
- BTech/BSc (Hons) degree in Quantity Surveying
- 5 - 8 years’ experience in a similar role working for reputable firms
- Residential construction experience essential
- Proficiency in CCS Candy and BuildSmart essential
- Driver’s License and own transport
- Accuracy with figures/calculations
- Strong numerical aptitude with the ability to perform quick and accurate calculations
- Proven ability to work under pressure, manage tight schedules, and meet strict deadlines
- Skilled in interpreting construction drawings and technical documentation
- Bilingual: Fluent in both Afrikaans and English (spoken and written) (non-negotiable)
- Working knowledge of structural and civil engineering principles is advantageous
- Confident decision-maker, able to take initiative and assume responsibility for outcomes
Benefits:
Salary: R650K – R750K CTC per annum
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
- 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.