Senior Quantity Surveyor | RPO Recruitment Careers South Africa – Cape Town, Western Cape

October 31, 2025 admin Uncategorized 0

About RPO Recruitment

RPO Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specializing in placing skilled professionals across South Africa’s construction, engineering, and technical sectors. We partner with established construction firms to ensure the right talent is matched with the right opportunity, promoting career growth and organizational success.

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Position Overview

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Employment Type: Permanent
Division: Engineering

Our client, a reputable construction contractor specializing in residential developments, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management and commercial oversight of housing and apartment projects launching in Cape Town. This role provides the opportunity to manage multiple large-scale residential projects, mentor junior staff, and play a key part in delivering high-quality developments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the full cost management lifecycle of residential and apartment projects, from tender to final account.

  • Manage multiple concurrent projects efficiently, ensuring budgets, timelines, and quality standards are met.

  • Prepare detailed commercial analyses, valuations, and cost forecasts for management and clients.

  • Mentor and manage junior quantity surveyors, providing guidance and professional development.

  • Monitor project expenditure and proactively manage financial risks.

  • Liaise with project managers, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.

  • Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with industry standards and contractual obligations.

  • Provide input for project planning, procurement strategies, and contractual decisions.

Requirements

Essential:

  • Tertiary qualification in B.Tech (Quantity Surveying), B.Sc (Quantity Surveying), or equivalent.

  • Minimum of 8–10 years’ experience in quantity surveying within construction.

  • Proven experience managing residential, housing, or apartment projects.

  • Expertise in CCS software (non-negotiable).

  • Strong experience managing the entire project lifecycle, including tendering, cost management, and final account.

  • Experience managing and mentoring junior QS staff.

  • Exceptional understanding of construction cost control and contract administration.

Desirable:

  • Exposure to multi-site residential developments.

  • Experience in fast-paced construction environments.

  • Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong analytical and numerical proficiency.

  • Excellent leadership and team management capabilities.

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

  • Attention to detail with strong organizational skills.

  • Proactive problem-solving and decision-making ability.

Why Join Our Client

  • Opportunity to work on significant residential developments in Cape Town.

  • Lead cost management and commercial functions on multiple concurrent projects.

  • Mentor and develop junior QS staff, contributing to team growth.

  • Competitive, market-related salary based on experience.

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How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply via RPO Recruitment:

Salary: Negotiable, based on experience and qualifications.

Note: Only candidates who meet the criteria will be contacted. If not contacted within three days, your CV will be kept on file for future opportunities.

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