Quantity Surveyor

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor who is passionate about quality, sustainability, and large-scale residential development? A top residential property development company in Cape Town is looking for a talented Quantity Surveyor to join their team helping deliver high-quality, affordable, and environmentally efficient apartments across multiple regions.

About Our Client
They are a leading national residential property developer specialising in large-scale, sectional-title estates designed for a wide range of South Africans from first-time homebuyers to investors. Their developments combines quality construction with lifestyle amenities, sustainability, and modern living standards.
They design, build, market, and sell secure, affordable, and environmentally-efficient residential apartments.

Estates typically include one-, two- and three-bedroom units with modern fitted kitchens, eco-friendly features (e.g. prepaid water, solar-assisted electricity), and fibre-enabled connectivity.

Theyve grown into South Africas largest developer of sectional-title estates, delivering thousands of units across Gauteng, the Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Tshwane since inception.

Developments are not just homes theyre designed communities, often including lifestyle centres, sustainable infrastructure, and eco-conscious design standards.
Role: Quantity Surveyor - As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing detailed cost estimates and budgets for new residential developments including sectional-title apartment blocks and associated infrastructure.
• Monitoring construction costs and ensuring value-for-money without compromising quality or sustainability standards.
• Working closely with the project management and construction teams to track expenses, variations, and financial records from procurement to hand-over.
• Ensuring that building costs, materials procurement, and labour rates align with company standards and best practice.
• Supporting cost control and risk mitigation for multiple concurrent developments.

What We Are Looking For

• A qualified Quantity Surveyor with relevant experience in residential or multi-unit developments.
• Strong understanding of cost estimation, budgeting, procurement, and cost control within the construction/property development environment.
• Ability to work across multiple sites and developments, coordinate with project teams, contractors, and procurement.
• Attention to quality and sustainable build practices (e.g. energy-efficient construction, environmentally friendly materials).
• Good communication skills and proficiency in cost-tracking and reporting.

Locations & Portfolio
Youll have the opportunity to work on apartments and estates located in high-density, high-growth areas across Cape T