Senior Building Quantity Surveyor – Cape Town | Construction Full Time

A well-established construction-focused organisation is seeking a Senior Building Quantity Surveyor to join their Cape Town team. This role is suited to an experienced QS with strong commercial acumen and proven experience within building projects from pre-contract through to final account.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing project costs, contracts, and financial performance across multiple construction projects.

Requirements & Responsibilities:

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Minimum 8–12 years’ experience in building construction
• Strong experience on commercial, residential, or mixed-use projects
• Proven track record in main contractor or construction environment
• Solid understanding of construction contracts and cost control
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and QS-related software
• Strong negotiation and commercial management skills
• Full pre- and post-contract quantity surveying duties
• Cost planning, estimating, and budget preparation
• Preparation of bills of quantities and tender documentation
• Tender adjudication and contractor negotiations
• Contract administration and commercial management
• Valuations, payment certificates, and variation assessments
• Cost reporting and financial forecasting
• Final account preparation and agreement
• Managing subcontractor procurement and commercial performance

Contact RPO Recruitment for our next career opportunity.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Meghan Du Plessis and Riana Hattingh at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
• Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: Engineers@rpo-recruit.za.com

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise