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Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Johannesburg-Eva-Last Head Office
Department/Group: Eva-Las Projects (Pty) Ltd – Projects
Travel Required: Yes
Position Type: Full Time / Permanent
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OVERVIEW:
Eva-Last is a globally reputable company that utilizes a solution driven business model to create innovative, sustainable building materials and systems that add value to customers’ lives. At the heart of Eva-Last is a team of highly capable, creative specialists united by a passion to promote environmental consciousness through eco-friendly building products and operations. By embracing low environmental impact manufacturing and cutting-edge composite technology, Eva-Last is revolutionizing how building can be done.

Eva-Last composite offers the beauty of timber, but in a hassle-free, durable option that’s longer lasting, virtually maintenance free, and eco-friendly. Cutting-edge engineering is bringing greater structural advancements and lifestyle benefits to composite, and thoughtful detail to aesthetics now gives it an even more natural appearance in an expanded range of product categories, colours, and textures. Eva-Last technologies create endless possibilities for the design and overall function of your outdoor space, covering areas such as decking, cladding, railing, architectural beams, fasteners, and indoor flooring.

Visit the global website, www.eva-last.com or the local website, www.eva-last.co.za for more information about our business.
OUR CORE VALUES:
 Sustainability:
Care for our planet and future generations steer us towards sustainable manufacturing & environmentally friendly building products.
Innovation:
Industry leaders in cutting-edge composite building technologies. Designing for the future!
Accountability:
Reliable and trusted global brand with a proven track record in providing quality, class-leading products and services! We strive to always do what is right!
Customer Excellence:
We understand that our customer experience determines our existence and that will always be our number one priority.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Commercial Management
  • Prepare detailed cost estimates and bill of materials.
  • Conduct legal feasibility studies and cost analyses for proposed projects.
  • Manage the financial aspects of projects including cost control, forecasting, and reporting.
  • Evaluate and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
  • Prepare variation orders, claims, and final accounts.
  • Read, interpret, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations – strong contractual and commercial understanding of the Joint Building Contracts Committee (JBCC) agreements is required.
  • Debtors’ management – outstanding retentions – according to legal contract.
Contract Administration 
  • Focus on post-award
  • Administer contracts in accordance with company policies and standard forms of contract, specifically the Joint Building Contracts Committee (JBCC) agreements.
  • Advise on contractual rights, obligations, and liabilities.
  • Manage claims and disputes with clients, subcontractors, or suppliers.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual procedures for variation orders, claims, and extensions of time.
  • Manage and ensure final retentions are claimed and invoiced – final account reconciliation and sign-off.
Project Support
  • Attend project meetings and site visits to monitor progress and costs.
  • Provide advice on procurement strategy, value engineering, and risk mitigation.
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure commercial compliance.
Reporting & Documentation
  • Prepare monthly cost reports, debtor collections for projects.
  • Maintain accurate records of all project costs, variations, and contractual correspondence.
  • Review and approve payment applications from subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Maintain professionalism, strong communication, and a solutions-driven work ethic at all times. 
Team Leadership
  • Mentor and guide Team members.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in quantity surveying software (e.g., CostX, Timberline, or similar).
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong contractual and commercial understanding of JBCC contracts.
  • Adaptability, analytical skills, business ethics, cooperation, cost consciousness, customer focus, taking initiative, good judgement, mathematical skills, planning/organizing, problem solving, professionalism, project management, teamwork, and technical expertise.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Construction Management, or related field.
  • Minimum 3–5 years of relevant construction experience.
  • Strong knowledge of construction contracts.
  • Experience in commercial construction projects is an advantage.
CERTIFICATES/LICENCES/REGISTRATIONS
  • Valid South African driver license and own vehicle essential.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

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