Quantity Surveyor
Listing reference: conc_000225
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 10 July 2025
Position summary
Industry: Building & Construction
Job category: Construction, Design, Architecture and Property
Location: South Africa
Contract: Temporary
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
About our company
Concor
Introduction
Concor Construction invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of a Quantity Surveyor.
The successful incumbent will be responsible for assisting in budget calculations, managing project deadlines, adhering to the governing rules and regulations, and performing proper client and employee relations actions. This position is available for N11 Hendrina Projects within Concor in the Mpumalanga Province and will be on a Limited Duration Contract ("LDC") basis for the duration of the project.
Job description
The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to):
- Preparation of cost feasibility, approximate estimates, cost planning, Bills of Quantities, Specifications and Schedule of Rates all in accordance with relevant standards.
- Preparation and administration of procurement advice, tenders, and tender reviews, and advice.
- Preparation and administration of various contract forms to both consultants and contractors.
- Preparation and administration of Interim valuations, Contractors’ claims, and settlement of Final Accounts.
- Preparation and updating of standard cost databases and profiles.
- Assisting in the preparation of effective change control during the pre-contract and post-contract stages.
- Assisting in the preparation of contract variations to review with senior staff.
- Assisting in the preparation of financial reviews in accordance with the senior members of staff’s requirements.
- Preparation of interim valuations throughout the life of a project.
- Assisting in the preparation and agreement of final accounts.
- Assisting in the preparation of contracts and dispute advice.
- Assisting senior members of staff in their roles as Site Agent/Engineer and Contracts Manager.
- Reviewing the cost information prepared by senior staff and identifying any errors for correction.
Minimum requirements
Qualifications
- A degree/diploma in Quantity Surveying/ Construction Management/ Building Science
Experience
- A minimum of 5 – 7 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry, especially within Roads and Civils.
- Preferably, worked on SANRAL road projects would be advantageous
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must be a South African Citizen
Knowledge and Skills
- Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word & Outlook)
- Ability to read, understand, and organize BOQs
- Ability to carry out instructions issued by Quantity Surveyors, Site Agents, and Engineers
- Demonstrate effective project management skills in all tasks.
- Ability to compile income and expenditure reports. Must have a working knowledge of CCS estimating and planning modules
- Working knowledge of the OHS Act and Construction Regulations
- Good working knowledge of various conditions of contract specifications (e.g., FIDIC, GCC, NEC & JBCC)
- Good understanding of feasibility studies
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work as part of the team, while exercising own judgment
- Strong ability to multitask, prioritize, and work well under pressure to meet established deadlines
