Road Quantity Surveyor

1.JOBPURPOSE

The Road Quantity Surveyor is responsible for the comprehensive financial and contractual administration of the construction project at the site level. The primary purpose is to maximize project value and cash flow through meticulous measurement, rigorous sub-contractor management, and the timeous submission of interim payment certificates.

Operating as the commercial heart of the site office, the Site QS ensures that the "Actual vs. Allowable" budget is strictly monitored using CCS (Candy) and Buildsmart. The incumbent must ensure that the firm is paid for every variation and that all sub-contractor liabilities are accurately reflected. The Site QS must maintain an audit trail of measurements and contemporary records to satisfy both the internal leadership and the stringent requirements of external parties as well.

2.KEY JOB OUTPUTS AND ELEMENTS

Output 1: Monthly Valuation & Progress Claims

Output 2: Internal Cost Control & CR Reporting

Output 3: Sub-contractor Commercial Management

Output 4: Variation Orders & Early Warnings

3.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE)

(1)Education

* Primary Degree: B.Sc or B.Tech in Quantity Surveying (Mandatory).

* Professional Registration: Candidate or Professional QS registration with SACQSP (South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession) is highly desirable.

(2)Experience

* Total Career: Minimum of 8–10 years in the civil engineering construction sector.

* Site Experience: At least 5 years specifically based on-site for a large contractor.

* Sector Context: Experience on multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects (Railway, Roads, Bridges, Earthworks). Funded by the AfDB, World Bank, or EIB in other African countries an advantage.

* Software: Expert-level proficiency in CCS (Candy) and Buildsmart is very advantageous.

(3)TECHNICAL SKILLS

*Advanced Measurement: Mastery of Standard Methods of Measurement.

* Contractual Knowledge: A functional "working knowledge" of FIDIC Red Book and GCC 2015.

* Excel: Ability to build complex reconciliation spreadsheets and "S-curves" for progress tracking.

* First Principles Awareness: Understanding how a rate is built (Labor, Plant, Material) to effectively negotiate variations.