Intermediate Quantity Surveyor- Richardsbay-12 Months
Technical / Construction
Richards Bay – KwaZulu Natal
Intermediate Quantity Surveyor- Richardsbay-12 Months
Key Responsibilities
Key responsibilities:
- Cost estimation and take-offs for steel and concrete components
- Calculating quantities of reinforcement steel, structural steel, and different grades of concrete
- Measuring areas for formwork and shuttering
- Determining volumes for concrete pours
- Estimating labour requirements for steel fixing and concrete placement
- Specification writing and review
- Preparing detailed technical specifications for steel and concrete works
- Ensuring compliance with relevant building codes and standards
- Specifying concrete mix designs, strength requirements, and curing methods
- Detailing steel grades, sizes, and placement requirements
- Technical documentation
- Reviewing structural drawings and details
- Checking steel reinforcement schedules
- Verifying concrete pour sequences
- Documenting testing requirements for materials
- Cost control and monitoring
- Tracking material usage and wastage
- Monitoring steel and concrete costs against budget
- Analyzing price variations in steel and concrete markets
- Recommending cost-saving alternatives where appropriate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in or Diploma in Quantity Surveying
- Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in Steel and Concrete
- Proficiency in industry-standard measurement and cost management software
- Strong understanding of steel and concrete
Technical Skills
- Expert knowledge of measurement principles and quantity take-off
- Proficient in steel and concrete planning and estimating
- Competent in using digital measurement tools and quantity surveying software
- Working knowledge of relevant building regulations and standards
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel
Soft Skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good time management and organizational skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Professional approach to client relationships
Key Performance Indicators
- Accuracy of cost estimates and valuations
- Timeliness of reporting and document preparation
- Quality of cost control and variation management
- Effectiveness of contractor negotiations
- Client satisfaction levels
- Project cost outcomes against budget
