Senior Quantity Surveyor

At Faircape Group, we deliver high-quality residential, healthcare, and lifestyle developments, including large-scale renovations, refurbishments, and new-build projects within our retirement villages and healthcare facilities.

We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Construction team based in Claremont. This role is responsible for the full commercial management of multiple residential renovation and development projects, including cost control, budgeting, cashflows, feasibility analysis, procurement oversight, and project financial performance.

This is a senior, hands-on commercial role working closely with Site Foremen, Village Managers, Architects, Contractors, and Senior Management to ensure strong financial control and successful project delivery across multiple active projects.

Projects include residential refurbishments, healthcare upgrades, and village development works ranging in complexity from maintenance-driven upgrades to larger capital improvement projects.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Quantity Surveyor who enjoys managing multiple projects simultaneously and driving strong commercial outcomes from inception through to completion.

The incumbent will join a team responsible for managing the design and renovation of over one hundred homes and buildings a year on an ongoing basis.These homes, being part of the total of one thousand homes owned, are renovated when a new occupant takes possession. There are also additions to other health facilities on an ongoing basis.

Why Join Us?

At Faircape, we value our employees and offer:

• Quarterly performance bonuses – rewarding your impact and results
• Long service leave – recognising your commitment over time
• Above-market, experience-based salaries
• Free barista-made coffee – because good days start with great coffee
• Subsidised snacks – convenient, affordable options when you need a boost
• Discounted ISP packages – stay connected at home for less
• Flexible working hours (06:30 – 18:30) – supporting balance and autonomy
• Subsidised parking – making your daily commute easier
• Real growth opportunities within a stable, expanding group

Responsibilities:

Budgeting & Cost Control

• Prepare and manage project budgets from contractor quotations and site inputs
• Submit budgets for approval and maintain full cost control across projects
• Manage variations, cost reporting, value engineering, and budget close-outs
• Monitor financial risks and ensure alignment with approved project scope

Procurement & Order Management

• Oversee purchase orders for contractors and suppliers
• Ensure alignment between orders, quotations, and approved budgets
• Maintain accurate tracking of all procurement activity and follow-ups

Extras & Variations

• Manage costing, approval, and tracking of all project extras
• Liaise with Village Managers, Architects, and contractors for approvals and implementation
• Ensure accurate documentation and financial control of all variations

Payments & Financial Administration

• Oversee contractor payment packs (fortnightly and month-end)
• Ensure payment claims are aligned with approved orders, completed work, and supporting documentation
  
• Ensure compliance with COC requirements prior to final payment release
• Resolve payment queries and ensure accurate, timely processing

Project Planning & Delivery Support

• Support project programming, cashflow forecasting, and progress tracking
• Monitor risks, long-lead items, and escalation points
• Contribute to successful delivery of projects within time and budget

Feasibility & Reporting

• Assist with feasibility studies for new developments
• Provide financial input on project viability and forecasting
• Report on project performance and key commercial outcomes

What You’ll Bring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying (NQF Level 7)

Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in Quantity Surveying within construction, renovations, or residential development environments
• Strong experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven track record in cost control, budgeting, and project financial management

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong numerical and financial ability with excellent attention to detail
• Strong understanding of construction processes and project delivery
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and proactive approach
• Computer literate (Google Workspace; Xero and construction systems advantageous)

Specific Requirements

• Clear credit, criminal, and health record
• Two written references from your most recent employer

Normal working hours are Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 until 17h00. The company allows employees, by approval of the direct manager, to work flexi-time between 06h30 and 18h30.

With centrally located and modern offices just across from Cavendish Square in Claremont.

Faircape Group offers above market-related salary. The amount offered will be dependent on qualifications, experience and other market related factors.

To see more about Faircape and what we have to offer go and look at our informative website - https://faircape.co.za/why-work-with-us/

Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.