Candidate Quantity Surveyor -- Durban at Turner & Townsend

Job Description

• We are looking to grow our Cost Management Team, we are looking to engage qualified and individuals who are Candidate Quantity Surveyors to join our Durban office.

Key Accountabilities 

• Conducting background research, cost data collection and benchmarking.
• Estimating and producing cost plans.
• Supporting Value Engineering exercise.
• Developing procurement strategies.
• Compiling and amending the tender list.
• Drafting the procurement documentation.
• Checking and analysing the tenders.
• Drafting the tender report.
• Dealing with variations and the change control processes, negotiating with contractors.
• Conducting cost checks and valuations.
• Drafting monthly reports.
• Producing final accounts.
• Liaising with the client, contractors, designers, etc. and anticipating or leading meetings

Qualifications

• Must have at least Bachelor’s degree in Built Environment, Construction Management or other relevant discipline
• 4-6 years’ experience in a QS role

We also look for individuals with the following qualities in;

• Strong communicator
• Committed to making a difference
• Quality driven
• Exceeds expectations
• Team player
• Commercial thinker
• Passion for the construction industry
• Desire to learn and grasp opportunities.