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Candidate Quantity Surveyor - Cape TownFull job descriptionCompany DescriptionWork with Us. Change the World.At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worldxe2x80x99s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.The Candidate Quantity Surveyor engages in all the Candidate Programme elements under the supervision of a Registered Professional Quantity Surveyor.This programme introduces and develops essential business, personal and technical skills nurturing the Candidate Quantity Surveyor to provide quantity surveying assistance pre- and/or post-contract.Technical Excellence:Completes the measurement of quantities for input into cost plans, cost estimates and bills of quantitiesAssists with the preparation of tender documentationAssists with viability studies and cost estimatesAssists with implementing, maintaining and monitoring cost control procedures throughout the duration of a projectAssists with providing necessary input related to financial claimsAssists with evaluating variations, additions and omissions, etc, and incorporating these into monthly cost reportsAssists with preparing, pricing and negotiating change orders with clients and contractorsMarket tests rates and analyses tender returns for input into rates databases and estimatesQualificationsBachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent) from an accredited, internationally recognized institution or University1 - 3 years experience in a QS function within the built environmentRegistered as Candidate QS with SACQSPAdditional InformationAbility to develop key and trusted client relationships that can lead to new business.Demonstrated collaborative skills, both internally and externally.Ability to advise on complex matters to non-specialists.Superior interpersonal and communication skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work under pressure and understand the importance of delivery and client satisfactionStrong analytical, literacy and numerical skillsAbility to function with minimal supervisionAbility to delegate tasks and effectively supervise othersAbout AECOMAECOM is the worldxe2x80x99s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle xe2x80x93 from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. Freedom to Grow in a World of OpportunityYou will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youxe2x80x99re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion xe2x80x93 a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Wexe2x80x99re the worldxe2x80x99s trusted global infrastructure firm, and wexe2x80x99re in this together xe2x80x93 your growth and success are ours too.Join us, and youxe2x80x99ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm xe2x80x93 access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each personxe2x80x99s potential, and wexe2x80x99ll help you reach yours.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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