Construction & contracts · South Africa · Updated September 2026
Hire a quantity surveyor (construction) for your Australian or New Zealand build
A named, vetted quantity surveyor from South Africa, on the overlap you agree, or full Australian hours at a premium. Direct Hire or Managed Hire, your call.
What a QS does for an offshore build
What they take off your desk
Takeoffs, bills of quantities, cost plans and tender pricing on the way in; variations and progress claims keeping the job's commercial position current once it's underway.
- Takeoffs and measurement from drawings, feeding accurate quantities into the cost plan
- Bills of quantities (BOQs) prepared for tender, and pricing support during the tender process
- Cost plans tracked against budget through design development and construction
- Progress claims checked and prepared each cycle, matched to work actually completed on site
- Variation registers kept current, with supporting documentation and draft assessments ready for your review
Who you're hiring
Credentials to expect
A South African quantity surveyor matched to this role is typically ASAQS, RICS or SACQSP registered or working toward registration, with hands-on experience on Australian or New Zealand-style commercial or residential builds.
Most candidates come with hands-on experience in CostX, Buildsoft and Cubit, and every shortlist is screened for the specific software your team runs before you see a name.
South Africa's quantity surveying profession trains through ASAQS and SACQSP, with English as the working language and a measurement and contract-administration standard that translates directly to Australian and New Zealand practice.
Sample brief
What a real quantity surveyor (construction) brief looks like
This is the level of detail we work from once you book a call. We fill in the rest with you.
Cost
What a quantity surveyor (construction) costs through Sameroom
There isn't yet a benchmarked salary guide for this role, so cost is on request: book a call and we will work out a Direct Hire or Managed Hire quote against your actual project scope and the seniority you need.
Direct Hire
- Quantity surveyor (construction) joins your payroll directly
- Placement fee on hire
- You run their local payroll and benefits
Managed Hire
- Sameroom is the quantity surveyor (construction)'s legal employer
- Monthly fee, no upfront cost or deposit
- Payroll, benefits, equipment and compliance handled for you
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Questions
Frequently asked
What does a quantity surveyor hired through Sameroom actually cost?
There isn't yet a benchmarked salary guide for a quantity surveyor, so cost is on request. Book a call and we will quote Direct Hire or Managed Hire against your project scope and the seniority you need.
Will the quantity surveyor work our business hours?
Hours are agreed per hire. A shared overlap with your team is standard. Full Australian-hours coverage is available at a shift premium, because South Africa sits 8 to 9 hours behind Australia and that is a night shift for the person.
What is the difference between Direct Hire and Managed Hire for this role?
With Direct Hire, the quantity surveyor joins your payroll directly and you pay a placement fee on hire. With Managed Hire, Sameroom employs them as their legal employer and you pay a monthly fee, with no upfront cost and no local payroll admin.
How long does it take to hire a quantity surveyor?
Most quantity surveyor (construction) briefs get a shortlist of 3 to 5 vetted candidates within 7 days, with placement 14 to 21 days after that, depending on seniority and how specific the software or industry requirement is.
What happens if the quantity surveyor isn't the right fit?
Tell us and we'll work with you on next steps, whether that's a further shortlist or a different match. Vetting and reference checks happen before you see a name, on both Direct and Managed Hire.
Start hiring
Brief us on a quantity surveyor (construction)
A 20-minute call to understand the role, then we go to work. You only pay when you hire.