Work-Force
Overview:
The Candidate Quantity Surveyor participates in the Candidate Programme, gaining essential business, personal, and technical skills under the supervision of a Registered Professional Quantity Surveyor. This role focuses on providing quantity surveying assistance both pre- and post-contract.
Key Responsibilities:
- Measure quantities for inclusion in cost plans, cost estimates, and bills of quantities.
- Assist with the preparation of tender documentation.
- Contribute to viability studies and cost estimates.
- Implement, maintain, and monitor cost control procedures throughout the project duration.
- Provide input related to financial claims.
- Evaluate variations, additions, and omissions, incorporating these into monthly cost reports.
- Prepare, price, and negotiate change orders with clients and contractors.
- Market test rates and analyze tender returns for input into rates databases and estimates.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent) from an accredited, internationally recognized institution or university.
- 1 – 3 years of experience in a Quantity Surveying function within the built environment.
- Registered as a Candidate QS with SACQSP.
Additional Skills:
- Ability to develop and maintain key client relationships, potentially leading to new business opportunities.
- Strong collaborative skills, both internally and externally.
- Ability to advise on complex matters to non-specialists.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills.
- Capable of working under pressure with a focus on delivery and client satisfaction.
- Strong analytical, literacy, and numerical skills.
- Ability to function with minimal supervision and delegate tasks effectively.