Quantity Surveyor

Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years' experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role Responsibilities

• Compilation of tender documentation
• Prepare and settle final accounts.
• Carry out estimating function in multi-disciplinary engineering & built environment projects.
• Measuring and compiling of bills of quantities for tender purposes.
• Understanding and experience in compilation and management of standard construction & engineering contracts
• Compilation and negotiation of contracts
• Perform on/off site re-measurement, assessments and agree variations.
• Manage a number of projects and different team members concurrently.
• Undertaking client facing interactions.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be registered as a candidate quantity surveyor in the ENGINEERING STREAM proof to be provided with application
• 5 years relevant experience in the mining and engineering QS space
• Experience on an engineering construction site
• An above average understanding of contract management and knowledge of various standard forms of contract in construction & engineering including FIDIC at a minimum
• Willing to work on project sites
• Strong problem-solving skills including excellent and proven client engagement ability
• Strong analytical skills
• Commercial astuteness
• Experience with contractual claims
• Mentoring and development of young talent
• Previous experience working in WinQS and DimX
• Ability to Travel
• Contract Position (12 months)
• Based in Brakpan or Rustenburg

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.