A prominent Construction & Engineering Consultancy is seeking a highly meticulous Junior Quantity Surveyor for its Pretoria office, focusing on mining projects. This exciting opportunity is open to commercially astute graduates with a completed BSc Honours in Quantity Surveying and some foundational experience in relevant fields like Mining and Engineering. The role involves critical tasks such as cost management and documentation, requiring exceptional attention to detail and practical knowledge of industry software (e.g., WinQS, DimX). If you possess a high standard of quality and professionalism, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the senior team with managing and controlling project expenditures, ensuring adherence to the approved budget across all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Preparing and compiling comprehensive tender and contract documents for review, including Bills of Quantities (BoQ).
• Performing accurate quantity take-offs and measurements from drawings (using tools like DimX) to calculate material and labor requirements for project estimation and progress payments.
• Utilizing specialized quantity surveying software such as WinQS and DimX for accurate estimating, cost planning, and report generation.
• Providing input into the initial project budgeting and cost planning phases, especially concerning specialized areas like mining or heavy engineering elements.
• Assisting with the financial assessment of subcontractor and supplier quotations and processing payment certificates.
• Maintaining precise and organized records of all financial transactions, variations, and cost reports with exceptional attention to detail.
• Contributing to communication with project managers, engineers, and clients regarding cost implications and financial status updates.

Requirements:

• Completed BSc Honours degree in Quantity Surveying.
• Knowledge and proven capability in using industry-standard software, specifically WinQS and DimX.
• Proficiency in general office productivity software, including the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Experience ranging from 1 to 2 years in the relevant field, ideally gained pre-Honours completion (highly advantageous).
• Some practical experience within the relevant sector of Mining and Engineering.
• Demonstrable track record of delivering work with exceptional quality and attention to detail.
• Possession of an astute understanding of commercial principles related to construction and project costs.

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