Overview
Quantity Surveyor Jobs in George, South Africa at The Talent Room
Job Purpose:
To provide accurate cost management, budgeting, and financial control on electrical projects from inception to completion. The Quantity Surveyor will ensure that all electrical installations and projects are completed within budget, in compliance with specifications, and contribute to profitable project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying discipline
5-10 years working experience as a quantity surveyor
Experience working in the electrical construction field preferred
Consultancy experience is preferred
Good Verbal & Written Communication
Ability to strategize and solve problems
Strong information technology background, including Excel & Microsoft Projects
Knowledge of Electrical Products advantageous: MV & LV Cables, Overhead Line Hardware, Compilation of Kiosks, Mini Substations, Transformers, etc.
Responsibilities:
Providing of technical procurement advice to Construction & Project Managers
Handling of tender documentation & completion of BOQ’s
Preparing, requesting, negotiating, and analysing costs for tenders and contracts
Project Cost planning before, during & post tender process
Coordination of work delegation within tender department
Firm understanding and implementation of the Bill of Quantities
Accurately build up new rates for items omitted from BOQ, incorrectly measured in BOQ and site instructions
Advising on a range of legal and contractual issues
Conducting feasibility studies to estimate materials, time and labour costs
Checking measurements on site against the construction/electrical drawings to verify quantities
Valuing completed work and compiling accurate monthly payment claims
Adjusting payment claims & quotations to include relevant pricing changes (e.g. CPA)
Measurements and confirmation of quotes against project requirements
Attending Site meetings
Costing of site instructions and amending subcontractor orders
Title: Quantity Surveyor
Company: The Talent Room
Location: George, South Africa
Category: Construction (Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering), Engineering (Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering)
