Candidate Quantity Surveyor – MEP Electrical at AECOM

Job Description

Under the supervision of a registered Quantity Surveyor, carrying out the normal duties and functions which occur within a professional Quantity Surveying office. These duties and functions include, inter alia:

• Preparing estimates of construction costs
• Measurement of building quantities for bill preparation and final accounts
• Drafting Bills of Quantities
• Site visits and site measurement
• Preparing valuations for issue of interim payment certificates
• Assisting with cost management of construction projects
• Preparing and concluding final accounts
• Complying with basic office rules and procedures
• Complying with the procedures laid down by the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors regarding obtaining registration. It is expected that registration will be obtained at the earliest possible date.
• Attending all in-house seminars and workshops
• Obtaining the required computer literacy and skills
• Working in conjunction with other staff.
• Ensuring compliance with the firm’s quality management systems, including establishing a full knowledge of the quality and practice manuals.

Core Accountabilities:

• Accountable for a variety of complex tasks covering:
• Show interest towards or have experience in the MEP side of Quantity surveying.
• Be experienced in Electrical measurement: Lighting, Small Power, MV and LV Installations , Containment, Access Control and Communications Installations.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 3 - 5 years’ experience.
• Must be strong in estimating and BOQ production
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must have experience in WinQS / DimX / Excel
• Knowledge of POMI, SANS and CESMM measurement systems will be an added advantage

Preferred Qualifications:

• BTech. Quantity Surveying Or
• BSC Property Development / Honours (QS) Or
• BSC Property Development
• Engineering Diploma / Degree

Additional Information

• Show interest towards Mechanical: HVAC Systems, Fire Protection, Fire Detection.
• Show interest towards Plumbing & Piping and the like.
• Willing and eager to learn.
• Professional work etiquette at all times