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Professional Quantity Surveyor - Cape TownFull-timeAECOMCape Town, Western CapeYou must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to applyApply nowJob detailsHeres how the job details align with your profile.Job typeFull-time LocationCape Town, Western Cape Full 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 worlds 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 Professional Quantity Surveyor is required to be facilitate over the programme development cycle (engineering, procurement and construction) and provides quantity surveying duties pre- and/or post-contract while working as part of the project team. Performs specific and limited portions of a broader project as an experienced quantity surveyor. Guides Candidate Quantity Surveyors on works and detailed routine.Technical Excellence:Undertakes responsibilities independently and/or under very general supervision, where work is reviewed for soundness of judgement and accuracyProvides expertise and supervision utilizing more than one competence on projects of varying scope and complexityProvides expertise and supervision with completing the measurement of quantities for input into cost plans, cost estimates and bills of quantitiesProvides expertise and supervision with the preparation of tender documentationProvides expertise and supervision with viability studies and cost estimatesProvides expertise and supervision with implementing, maintaining and monitoring cost control procedures throughout the duration of a projectProvides expertise and supervision with providing necessary input related to financial claimsProvides expertise and supervision with evaluating variations, additions and omissions, etc, and incorporating these into monthly cost reportsProvides expertise and supervision with preparing, pricing and negotiating change orders with clients and contractorsComplies with all QA requirementsBenchmarks project dataResponsible for feasibility estimates, cost planning (presenting with no supervision), contract procurement, tender documentation, value engineering and commercial awareness, fee generation, dispute resolution, and post contract management (competent in cost reporting).Teamwork:Actively looks for opportunities to add value to deliverables, tasks and produces high quality workEnsures tasks are completed in a timely mannerAble to adapt to changeMentorship of candidatesCommunicates with clarity & purpose Client Relationship Management:Begins to participate in client meetings to discuss project requirements, explain/defend work, etc.QualificationsMinimum 5 years post qualification experience in a QS functionMust be registered as PrQSBachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent) from an accredited, internationally recognized institution.Experience in CostX advantageousAdditional 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 worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - 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 youre 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 - 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. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm, and were in this together - your growth and success are ours too.Join us, and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - 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 persons potential, and well help you reach yours.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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