Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Company: Figgup Projects
Location: Mbombela (Nelspruit), Mpumalanga
Job Type: Full-time
Work Environment: Office & Construction Sites

Job Description

Figgup Projects is seeking a competent and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Mbombela.

This is an office and site-based position. The successful candidate will support the commercial and financial management of construction projects and must be comfortable travelling to and working on active construction sites when required.

The role requires strong practical experience in BOQs, site measurements, tender pricing, cost estimation, progress claims, procurement and project cost control.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site visits, inspections and measurements.
• Measure completed works and verify quantities on site.
• Prepare, review and price Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
• Conduct quantity take-offs from construction drawings and site measurements.
• Prepare accurate construction cost estimates and budgets.
• Review tender documents, drawings and specifications.
• Compile and price tender submissions accurately and within required deadlines.
• Monitor project progress against BOQs, budgets and programmes.
• Prepare valuations, progress claims and supporting documentation.
• Assist with the preparation and verification of payment certificates.
• Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets.
• Prepare project cost reports and forecasts.
• Identify, measure and manage variations.
• Verify subcontractor work, quantities and claims.
• Obtain and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Monitor material usage, costs, wastage and potential cost overruns.
• Maintain accurate commercial, contractual and project documentation.
• Identify commercial and contractual risks and report them to management.
• Liaise with Site Managers, Project Managers, subcontractors, suppliers and clients.
• Work closely with the Tender, Finance and Project teams.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying.
• Previous Quantity Surveying experience within the construction industry.
• Practical site-based Quantity Surveying experience.
• Strong experience in BOQs, quantity take-offs, site measurements, tender pricing and cost estimation.
• Experience with valuations, progress claims and variations.
• Good understanding of construction drawings, specifications and contracts.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and relevant Quantity Surveying software.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict tender and project deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and take accountability for assigned projects.
• Willingness and ability to travel to construction sites as required.

Advantageous

Experience working on public-sector/government construction tenders and projects will be highly advantageous.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and relevant qualifications to:

[email protected]

Use “Quantity Surveyor Application – [Your Name]” as the email subject line.

Closing Date: 9 September 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pay: R15 000,00 - R25 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person