Quantity Surveyor (Intermediate)
Marvel Placement Consultant · Johannesburg, Gauteng
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- Our client, a global mining company based in Melrose Arch , is seeking an experienced Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join their Johannesburg-based team.
Minimum Requirements
- Qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5-6 Years Site experience.
- Intermediate-level Quantity Surveying experience within mining, industrial, engineering, or construction environments.
- Excellent working knowledge of Candy CCS is essential.
- Proven experience compiling detailed BOQs and performing accurate Material Take-Offs.
- Strong understanding of estimating methodologies, productivity rates, and resource planning.
- Ability to estimate complete project costs, including labour, equipment, materials, and indirect costs.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for mining, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
- Compile comprehensive Bills of Quantities BOQs with a high level of detail and accuracy.
- Perform Material Take-Offs MTOs from engineering drawings and project documentation.
Estimate and quantify all project-related costs, including
- Materials
- Labour and man-hours
- Plant and equipment
- Subcontractor costs
- Temporary works
- Logistics and transport
- Site establishment and indirect costs
- Develop and maintain project cost models and estimate databases.
- Review drawings, specifications, and tender documentation to identify cost implications and potential risks.
- Support tendering, procurement, and project controls activities as required.
- Work closely with engineering, procurement, and project teams to ensure cost accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.
Closing Date
- 21 October 2026.