Quantity Surveyor - HV Electrical / Renewable Energy

BA Personnel • Full-time • Gauteng • 3d ago

Introduction

BA Personnel is a trusted Executive Principal Talent Specialist Company with a proven track record in identifying, attracting, and securing exceptional talent for niche, specialist, and leadership appointments across South Africa and international markets. Leveraging deep industry expertise, extensive executive networks, and a consultative search methodology, we deliver strategically aligned talent solutions that enable organisations to achieve sustainable growth and competitive advantage.

We're seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor, working across renewable energy, substations, transmission lines and HV electrical infrastructure projects. You'll own the commercial and cost side of our projects — from budgeting and cash-flow forecasting to subcontract administration, payment certification and final account close-out — while mentoring the next generation of QS talent. We're looking for a candidate with a BSc/BTech in Quantity Surveying, 8+ years on major construction sites, solid cost-control experience, and working knowledge of NEC/FIDIC/GCC/JBCC contracts. Renewable energy or HV electrical experience is a strong plus. If you thrive on protecting margins, managing risk, and keeping big infrastructure projects financially on track, we'd love to hear from you.

Duties & Responsibilities

Financial management

Implement and adhere to all the company financial systems that contribute commercially to the performance of the contracts (allowable, costs, P&G, revenue)
Report on contract financial performance against targets at Project reviews
Maximize cashflow through timeous cash collection
Maximization of contract revenue (Overview of sites to identify and maximize commercial opportunities)

Commercial/ Quantity Surveying/ Contractual issues

Develop, implement, and adhere to commercial systems, procedures, and policies
Identify commercial and financial risks and opportunities on the project. Be involved in preparing with the Project Manager mitigations strategies where required
Execute and monitor all cost control principles and procedures for the project
Prepare and contribute to all relevant commercial notices and contractual claims in co-ordination with the Project Manager and support from relevant departments
With Project Manager meet with relevant parties to minimise disputes
Effective liaison with Employer representative responsible for monthly certification and ensure timely submission, issuance, and payment of the month payment certificate
Be 100% prepared for project review including all related financial and commercial aspects of the project. Highlight risk and mitigation strategies to senior management

Subordinate management

Ensure that juniors, graduates and each direct report are evaluated through the Company’s Performance Management System, and that subordinate performance reviews, mentoring, coaching and development plans are completed as required

Execution, Commercial, Finance, HR & Project Controls)

Constant feedback and reporting on site critical issues

Contract management

Act independently (with guidance from Project Manager) in dealing with site issues daily
Understand the Construction Programme/Schedule and assist the Project Manager to use the Programme/Schedule to manage the overall project performance, including subcontract performance
Be aware of company Policies and procedures in respect of health and safety, security, quality, environment, and training
Liaise with the Sub-contractors and Consultants – Obtain, provide, and relate all information relevant to your functions for the efficient management of the works

Procurement and contract close-out

Provide commercial input to procurement plans, bid comparisons, purchase orders and subcontract awards to ensure alignment with the approved budget, scope and upstream contract obligations
Identify scope gaps, exclusions, interfaces and commercial qualifications before award and track them through execution
Complete project commercial close-out, including final measurement, final accounts, release of retention and securities, settlement of outstanding claims, and reconciliation of committed and actual costs

Managing Stakeholder relations

Maintain and build strong working relationships with all stakeholders

Project specific

In conjunction with the Project Manager align key performance areas to the project specific “Responsibility Matrix” to ensure all aspects of project execution are addressed

Desired Experience & Qualification

B.Sc. Quantity Surveying/ BTech Quantity Surveying

Additional Qualifications

Proficient computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, MS Outlook, etc.) CCS – Candy,
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Minimum Work Experience

8 years’ experience on general or major construction sites involving the control of several activities
Renewable / HV Electrical industry beneficial Cost control & commercial experience required
Valid Code 08 driver’s licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required
Experience in renewable energy, substations, transmission lines, rail electrification or other HV electrical infrastructure will be advantageous Competence in cost forecasting, cost-to-complete, cash-flow forecasting, monthly commercial reporting and change control
Experience in subcontract procurement, commercial administration, progress measurement, payment certification and final account close-out
Working knowledge of NEC, FIDIC, GCC and/or JBCC forms of contract and applicable standard methods of measurement