Quantity Surveyor, East London

Role and Responsibilities

Construction Projects (Major and Minor):

• Accurately and timeously undertake quantity measures to perform cost estimates.
• Manage and achieve maximum cost effectiveness of the building work by proactive involvement in subcontractor control and budget management.
• Assist the site management teams by the provision of construction activity programs.
• Derive best value from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Commercial vetting of sub-contractor tendered prices and terms.
• Certification and assessment of sub-contractors invoices / claims and process for payment.
• Timely negotiation and conclusion of contractor final accounts.
• Liaising and assisting the Accounts department in compiling budget performance and reforecasts.
• Preparation and monitoring project cash flow forecasts.

Growth & Acquisitions Department assistance:

• Assisting with the structural assessment of potential building purchases.
• Assisting with cost estimates of remedial work required.
• Assisting with cost estimates of any re-development of potential new buildings.
• Assisting with the provision of construction activity programs.
• Assist with tender documentation.

Skills:

The individual appointed in the position of QS will be required to have met the following minimum requirements, in that they should:

• Have acquired the relevant QS qualification (minimum ND Building/QS).
• Have knowledge of the Standard System of Measuring Building Work.
• Be able to read and comprehend construction working drawings.
• Be able to extract quantities accurately from construction drawings.
• Have construction knowledge and 4 years post qualification work experience.
• Have thorough understanding of construction drawings ensuring logical sequencing of construction activities.
• Be capable of accurate measurement work, ensuring correct quantities of materials secured for projects.
• Be able to effectively manage sub-contractors, ensuring timeous execution of activities and deriving best value for the project.
• Maintain an up to date measure of work done
• Produce monthly valuations/certifications
• Prepare monthly cost report where cost versus allowable can be scrutinised.
• Guide, lead, monitor and manage subordinate staff
• Have a strong command of the JBCC contract law.
• Have knowledge of development processes.
• Have an assertive demeanour.
• Be able to function in a team environment.
• Be able to negotiate with supply chain

Key Performance Area:

• The employee will be measured on his successfulness in the designated function, from the performance of his department and assessment by his department head.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Delivering projects within budget.
• Managing the project budget and deriving best value.
• Optimizing project value to ensure profitability.