Permanent
Senior Building Quantity Surveyor – Cape Town | Construction
RPO Recruitment
Cape Town, Western Cape
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About this role
Employer: RPO Recruitment
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: Engineers@rpo-recruit.za.com
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