Quantity Surveyor

Cape Town, South Africa Full-time

Role Summary

Overvue is seeking a professional and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor with 5–15 years’ experience to join our growing team. The role involves managing the financial and contractual aspects of high-end residential, hospitality, and mixed-use developments across South Africa and Africa. The successful candidate will work closely with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure strong cost governance, commercial control, and project delivery excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of cost estimates and feasibility studies

• Development and management of project budgets

• Procurement and tender documentation

• Tender adjudication and commercial reporting

• Contract administration (JBCC, FIDIC, PROCSA or similar)

• Valuation of progress claims and certification of payments

• Variation analysis and cost control

• Final account negotiation and close-out

• Financial reporting to clients and stakeholders

• Risk identification and mitigation

Requirements

• BSc in Quantity Surveying

• 5–15 years’ relevant experience in construction or development

• Strong knowledge of JBCC and other standard forms of contract

• Proven experience on high-end residential or hospitality projects

• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills

• Strong Excel and reporting capability

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Professional registration (PrQS) advantageous but not essential

Interested in this role?

Send your CV and a brief cover letter to [email protected]