Job Title

Senior Quantity Surveyor

South Africa, Western Cape
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Area: South Africa, Western Cape
Sector: Real Estate
Posted: 21 May 2026

Job Details

We deliver high-quality residential, healthcare, and lifestyle developments, including large-scale renovations, refurbishments, and new-build projects within our retirement villages and healthcare facilities.

We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Construction team. This role is responsible for the full commercial management of multiple residential renovation and development projects, including cost control, budgeting, cashflows, feasibility analysis, procurement oversight, and project financial performance.

This is a senior, hands-on commercial role working closely with Site Foremen, Village Managers, Architects, Contractors, and Senior Management to ensure strong financial control and successful project delivery across multiple active projects.

Projects include residential refurbishments, healthcare upgrades, and village development works ranging in complexity from maintenance-driven upgrades to larger capital improvement projects.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Quantity Surveyor who enjoys managing multiple projects simultaneously and driving strong commercial outcomes from inception through to completion.

Responsibilities:  Budgeting & Cost Control

  • Prepare and manage project budgets from contractor quotations and site inputs
  • Submit budgets for approval and maintain full cost control across projects
  • Manage variations, cost reporting, value engineering, and budget close-outs
  • Monitor financial risks and ensure alignment with approved project scope

Procurement & Order Management

  • Oversee purchase orders for contractors and suppliers
  • Ensure alignment between orders, quotations, and approved budgets
  • Maintain accurate tracking of all procurement activity and follow-ups

Extras & Variations

  • Manage costing, approval, and tracking of all project extras
  • Liaise with Village Managers, Architects, and contractors for approvals and implementation
  • Ensure accurate documentation and financial control of all variations

Payments & Financial Administration

  • Prepare contractor payment packs (fortnightly and month-end)
  • Verify invoices against orders, certificates, and completion documentation
  • Ensure compliance with COC requirements prior to final payment release
  • Resolve payment queries and ensure accurate, timely processing

Project Planning & Delivery Support

  • Support project programming, cashflow forecasting, and progress tracking
  • Monitor risks, long-lead items, and escalation points
  • Contribute to successful delivery of projects within time and budget

Feasibility & Reporting

  • Assist with feasibility studies for new developments
  • Provide financial input on project viability and forecasting
  • Report on project performance and key commercial outcomes

What You’ll Bring

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying (NQF Level 7)

Experience

  • 5+ years’ experience in Quantity Surveying within construction, renovations, or residential development environments
  • Strong experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Proven track record in cost control, budgeting, and project financial management

 

Skills & Knowledge

  • Strong numerical and financial ability with excellent attention to detail
  • Strong understanding of construction processes and project delivery
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Self-motivated, disciplined, and proactive approach
  • Computer literate (Google Workspace; Xero and construction systems advantageous)