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Quantity Surveyor Construction and HVAC
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
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Posted:
17 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
19 November 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Salary: R27000 per month
Location: Cape Town CBD
An experienced Quantity Surveyor is required to manage the commercial and cost-related aspects of building mechanical services and construction projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing project costs from tender estimation through to interim cost reviews and final account completion. This role requires strong commercial awareness excellent attention to detail and the ability to minimise project costs while maintaining the required quality and contractual standards.
Salary: R27000 per month
Location: Cape Town CBD
An experienced Quantity Surveyor is required to manage the commercial and cost-related aspects of building mechanical services and construction projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing project costs from tender estimation through to interim cost reviews and final account completion. This role requires strong commercial awareness excellent attention to detail and the ability to minimise project costs while maintaining the required quality and contractual standards.
Key Responsibilities
Thank you for your interest in this role. If we do not contact you within two weeks of CV submission please consider your application unsuccessful.
- Prepare tender estimates using client-supplied Bills of Quantities lump-sum cost schedules and project documentation.
- Compile Bills of Quantities and cost schedules from drawings specifications and project requirements.
- Analyse completed cost estimates and identify potential commercial risks.
- Review tender documentation and prepare tender risk management reports.
- Review contract documentation and prepare contract risk management reports.
- Monitor project costs throughout the construction period.
- Track and cost all variations site instructions claims and contra-charges.
- Perform risk management value management and cost control.
- Advise project teams on appropriate procurement strategies.
- Identify contractual and commercial risks and develop appropriate responses.
- Provide input and advice regarding contractual claims.
- Measure and value work completed by subcontractors.
- Prepare interim valuations and final accounts.
- Determine and reconcile final contract values.
- Assist with feasibility studies and the establishment of project requirements.
- Prepare estimates for service and maintenance contracts.
- Maintain knowledge of commonly used building and construction contracts.
- Report commercial contractual or site-related concerns to the Project Manager.
- Ensure compliance with company safety quality and operational procedures.
- Degree or National Diploma in Quantity Surveying.
- Minimum of three years Quantity Surveying experience within the construction industry.
- Previous experience working on mechanical building services or HVAC projects.
- Experience in tendering estimating cost control and final accounts.
- Good understanding of Bills of Quantities construction contracts variations and contractual claims.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Word and Outlook.
- Strong numerical analytical and commercial skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and document-control abilities.
- Contactable professional references.
Thank you for your interest in this role. If we do not contact you within two weeks of CV submission please consider your application unsuccessful.
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