Pipeline Opportunity: Real Estate Cost Manager/ Quantity Surveyor

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About Deloitte Real Estate

Deloitte has an international Real Estate network, with experts based in more than 100 locations and more than 9,700 Real Estate professionals worldwide.

Deloitte Real Estate professionals keep current on the latest changes that impact corporate portfolios, enabling clients to focus on their business objectives while we address the Real Estate requirements.

We are seeking Professional Cost Managers/ Quantity Surveyors at junior and senior levels to join our dynamic growing team in Johannesburg, over the next 6 months, and thus this is a pipeline role* .

The ideal individual should have a strong background in cost management, feasibilities, commercial controls, cost estimation, financial reporting, and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Contract Admin, Tendering & Procurement

- Manage tender processes, including preparation of prequalification, tender lists, tender documents and evaluation of bids. Experience in PPP projects advantageous
- Negotiate with contractors, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and value for money
- Experience with JBCC / FIDIC / GCC advantageous
- Administer cost control, Interim valuations, progress payments, change orders, and final accounts
- Manage contractual KPI’s
- Monthly reporting and monitoring against approved budgets, cash flows and pre-approved targets

*Pipeline Role : We are proactively building a talent pipeline for future opportunities. While there is no immediate opening at present, we welcome applications from candidates who are interested in being considered for upcoming roles. If your skills and experience align with our future hiring needs, we will reach out when a suitable position becomes available.

Technical Competencies

Proficient in Dimension X, CostX, WinQS, and Microsoft Excel for measurement and cost management.

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed cost estimates and Bills of Quantities (BoQ) where needed. Experience in CostX is advantageous.; Provide detailed feasibility studies for a wide range of Real Estate projects and accurate cost advice throughout the design, implement and construction phases.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying.; Professional Registration (Mandatory): Professional Quantity Surveyor (PrQS) with the SACQSP or RICS.; Minimum 5+ years in quantity surveying within the built environment.; 3 to 4 years’ experience at management level; Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.; Ability to work collaboratively with other business units within Deloitte and the client.; Manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.; Demonstrate high energy, initiative, and a willingness to learn and grow.; Communicate and engage effectively with stakeholders.