Senior Quantity Surveyor

Description:

PURPOSE OF ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to assume full commercial and contractual responsibility on our Kendal ADFP Project .

This is a site-based, standalone role – the appointed candidate will manage all day-to-day quantity surveying duties independently and report directly to the Project Manager .

The successful candidate must demonstrate deep working knowledge of the NEC3 ECC (April 2013) contract and have a proven track record in managing cost, contracts, valuations, and subcontractor accounts on civil and industrial infrastructure projects .

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Cost Management & Reporting

• Prepare, manage, and update project budgets, forecasts and cashflows.
• Produce monthly cost reconciliations and cost-to-complete reports.
• Monitor project expenditure and control commercial risk.

Contract Administration

• Prepare and submit Compensation Event Quotations (CEQs)
• Maintain change and CE registers and ensure timely agreement of time and cost impacts
• Ensure compliance with the NEC3 contractual processes and timelines

Procurement & Subcontract Management

• Prepare and issue Bills of Quantities (BOQs), tender evaluations and subcontract agreements
• Assess and certify monthly subcontractor valuations
• Negotiate and finalize subcontractor final accounts, final payments, and close-outs

Site-Based Commercial Oversight

• Conduct routine site assessments and verify actual progress
• Liaise with engineers and site agents to validate measurements and changes
• Maintain all commercial records including payment schedules, CE logs, Invoice registers and risk registers

Systems & Reporting

• Use MS Excel (advanced level) for analysis, valuations, reporting, and cost tracking
• Maintain registers using project ERP (IFS – training will be provided)

Governance

• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and statutory requirements
• Support audits, cost reviews, and client reporting obligations

QUALIFICATION

• BSc/BTech/National Diploma in Quantity Surveying
• Registration with SACQSP

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 6-8 years post-qualification practical experience, with 5+ years in a senior QS role on civil/industrial projects.
• Strong working experience with NEC3 contracts (especially ECC Option A)
• Familiarity with Candy. (Advantageous)

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS COMPETENCIES

Knowledge

• Strong mathematical acumen
• High ability to accurately read, analyze, and interpret construction/engineering drawings and blueprints
• Good understanding of basic financial control pertaining to cost spending
• Sound knowledge of MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and Outlook

Skills

• Excellent accounting and financial expertise relating to engineering and construction projects
• Strong budgeting and forecasting abilities
• Proficient in generating financial management reports for project managers
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups, sumifs, subtotals, etc.)
• Working knowledge of construction estimating software
• IFS ERP – training will be provided
• High planning and organizational capability
• Technical competence in quantity surveying methodologies
• Ability to work independently in a site-based environment.

Behavioral

• Methodical with high attention to detail
• Strong ability to organize, prioritize work, and meet deadlines
• Problem-solving orientation
• Demonstration of honesty, integrity, and reliability
• Independence while working effectively in teams
• Initiative, enthusiasm, commitment, and work ethic
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Skilled negotiation and presentation abilities
• Respect for company quality management systems and regulations
• Team player who respects colleagues

Should you not hear from us within 21 days of the closing of the advert, kindly regard your application to have been unsuccessful.

Requirements:

• Prepare, manage, and update project budgets, forecasts and cashflows.
• Produce monthly cost reconciliations and cost-to-complete reports.
• Monitor project expenditure and control commercial risk.

• Prepare and submit Compensation Event Quotations (CEQs)
• Maintain change and CE registers and ensure timely agreement of time and cost impacts
• Ensure compliance with the NEC3 contractual processes and timelines

• Prepare and issue Bills of Quantities (BOQs), tender evaluations and subcontract agreements
• Assess and certify monthly subcontractor valuations
• Negotiate and finalize subcontractor final accounts, final payments, and close-outs

• Conduct routine site assessments and verify actual progress
• Liaise with engineers and site agents to validate measurements and changes
• Maintain all commercial records including payment schedules, CE logs, Invoice registers and risk registers

• Use MS Excel (advanced level) for analysis, valuations, reporting, and cost tracking
• Maintain registers using project ERP (IFS – training will be provided)

• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and statutory requirements
• Support audits, cost reviews, and client reporting obligations

• BSc/BTech/National Diploma in Quantity Surveying
• Registration with SACQSP

• Minimum 6-8 years post-qualification practical experience, with 5+ years in a senior QS role on civil/industrial projects.
• Strong working experience with NEC3 contracts (especially ECC Option A)
• Familiarity with Candy. (Advantageous)

• Strong mathematical acumen
• High ability to accurately read, analyze, and interpret construction/engineering drawings and blueprints
• Good understanding of basic financial control pertaining to cost spending
• Sound knowledge of MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Excellent accounting and financial expertise relating to engineering and construction projects
• Strong budgeting and forecasting abilities
• Proficient in generating financial management reports for project managers
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups, sumifs, subtotals, etc.)
• Working knowledge of construction estimating software
• IFS ERP – training will be provided
• High planning and organizational capability
• Technical competence in quantity surveying methodologies
• Ability to work independently in a site-based environment.

• Methodical with high attention to detail
• Strong ability to organize, prioritize work, and meet deadlines
• Problem-solving orientation
• Demonstration of honesty, integrity, and reliability
• Independence while working effectively in teams
• Initiative, enthusiasm, commitment, and work ethic
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Skilled negotiation and presentation abilities
• Respect for company quality management systems and regulations
• Team player who respects colleagues