Pipeline Opportunity: Real Estate Cost Manager/ Quantity Surveyor

Company Description

At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and society. This is the lens for which our global strategy is set. It unites Deloitte professionals across geographies, businesses, and skills. It makes us better at what we do and how we do it. It enables us to deliver on our promises to stakeholders, while creating the lasting impact we seek.

Harnessing the talent of 450,000+ people located across more than 150 countries and territories, our size and scale puts us in a unique position to help change the world for the better—by bringing together the services we provide, the societal investments we make, and the collaborations we advance through our ecosystems.

Deloitte offers career opportunities across Internal Client Services (ICS), Audit & Assurance (A&A), Tax & Legal (T&L) and our Consulting services business, which is made up of Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory (SR&T) and Technology & Transformation (T&T). 

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.

Job Description

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.
 

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Planning & Estimation: 

• 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.

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying.
• Professional Registration (Mandatory): Professional Quantity Surveyor (PrQS) with the SACQSP or RICS.

Experience

• Minimum 5+ years in quantity surveying within the built environment.
• 3 to 4 years’ experience at management level

Technical Competencies:

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

Behavioural Competencies:

• 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.

Additional Information

Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive.  Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements.

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• Upfront Payment Requests: Deloitte will never ask for any upfront payment for background checks, job training, or supplies.
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At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.

We are committed to employment equity and building a diverse and inclusive workplace across the African continent. Our recruitment processes are aligned with our Employment Equity Plan and the principles of the Employment Equity Act. Preference may be given to candidates from designated groups.

We actively support the inclusion of people with disabilities and embrace neurodiversity in the workplace. We recognise and value the unique strengths that neurodivergent individuals bring, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

If you require reasonable accommodations in relation to your disability and neurodiverse needs during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are happy to make adjustments to suit your individual needs.

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