Senior Quantity Surveyor (3-Month Contract) (CPT) at Datafin Recruitment

ENVIRONMENT:

• JOIN the Construction team of a well- established Property Management Group seeking a highly skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor to fill a 3-Month Contract role. In this hands-on position, you will be 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.
• Projects will include residential refurbishments, healthcare upgrades, and village development works ranging in complexity from maintenance-driven upgrades to larger capital improvement projects.
• You will require a Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying (NQF Level 7), 5+ years’ experience in Quantity Surveying within construction, renovations, or residential development environments with a proven track record in cost control, budgeting, and project financial management. 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.

DUTIES:

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 –

• Oversee contractor payment packs (fortnightly and month-end).
• Ensure payment claims are aligned with approved orders, completed work, and supporting 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications –

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

Experience/Skills –

• 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.
• Strong numerical and financial ability with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and project delivery.
• Computer literate (Google Workspace; Xero and construction systems advantageous).

ATTRIBUTES:

• 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.