Intermediate Site Quantity Surveyor in Civil Construction

Unknown Company Cape Town, Western Cape

Full-time Closes 13 Dec 2026 · 30 days left

Cape Town, Western Cape Full-time Closes 13 Dec 2026

This job is for an Intermediate Site Quantity Surveyor working in civil construction. A well-known construction company is looking for someone to join their team on a specific project. You will be based in Cape Town, Western Cape, but will travel to different construction sites across South Africa as needed. This is a permanent, full-time position with hands-on work on-site.

You will manage the financial aspects of a construction project daily, including verifying work against costs, ensuring accurate payments, and collaborating with the project team to maintain budget adherence. Key tasks include measuring and confirming on-site work, tracking costs, and ensuring recoverable work is included in payment requests.

You will work closely with the Project Manager, Construction Manager, and Planner to compare on-site progress with planned costs and resources. Monthly reports on project cost-to-completion and final profit will be prepared. You will analyze discrepancies such as slow work, material waste, or high supervision costs, and propose solutions.

Responsibilities also include preparing payment requests, tracking funds (including deductions and delays), managing contract changes, maintaining records of instructions and variations, and ensuring timely submission of claims. Subcontractor management, including work verification and payment oversight, is part of the role. Supplier selection based on total costs and project timelines, risk/opportunity identification, and final account settlement are additional duties.

Requirements include a degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying or equivalent certification, with at least 2 years of construction experience (preferably on the contractor side). Proficiency in cost planning, payment requests, change management, subcontractor control, and final accounts is essential. Familiarity with construction contracts (JBCC, NEC, FIDIC, GCC) and strong Excel/Cost Reporting skills are required. Experience with CCS Candy software is advantageous. Ability to read construction drawings and understand basic engineering is necessary.

On-site work, progress tracking, and meticulous record-keeping are critical. Strong mathematical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure are important. Compliance with company quality, health, and safety policies is mandatory.

The salary is competitive and will be discussed based on experience and qualifications. This permanent role offers job security, benefits, and opportunities to work on diverse projects across South Africa, fostering career growth.