Job Information
AECOM Candidate Quantity Surveyor – MEP Electrical in Bellville, South Africa
Company Description
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.
Job Description
Under the supervision of a registered Quantity Surveyor, carrying out the normal duties and functions which occur within a professional Quantity Surveying office. These duties and functions include, inter alia:
Preparing estimates of construction costs
Measurement of building quantities for bill preparation and final accounts
Drafting Bills of Quantities
Site visits and site measurement
Preparing valuations for issue of interim payment certificates
Assisting with cost management of construction projects
Preparing and concluding final accounts
Complying with basic office rules and procedures
Complying with the procedures laid down by the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors regarding obtaining registration. It is expected that registration will be obtained at the earliest possible date.
Attending all in-house seminars and workshops
Obtaining the required computer literacy and skills
Working in conjunction with other staff.
Ensuring compliance with the firm’s quality management systems, including establishing a full knowledge of the quality and practice manuals.
Core Accountabilities:
Accountable for a variety of complex tasks covering:
Show interest towards or have experience in the MEP side of Quantity surveying.
Be experienced in Electrical measurement: Lighting, Small Power, MV and LV Installations , Containment, Access Control and Communications Installations.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum 3 - 5 years’ experience.
Must be strong in estimating and BOQ production
Must be able to work under pressure
Must have experience in WinQS / DimX / Excel
Knowledge of POMI, SANS and CESMM measurement systems will be an added advantage
Preferred Qualifications:
BTech. Quantity Surveying Or
BSC Property Development / Honours (QS) Or
BSC Property Development
Engineering Diploma / Degree
Additional Information
Show interest towards Mechanical: HVAC Systems, Fire Protection, Fire Detection.
Show interest towards Plumbing & Piping and the like.
Willing and eager to learn.
Professional work etiquette at all times
With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Join us and let’s get started.
ReqID: J10079934
Business Line: PCC
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Enterprise Capabilities
Career Area: Survey & Estimation
Work Location Model: Hybrid