Job Description

Inhouse Design Studio (Pty) Ltd, an international, award-winning interior and architectural design studio based in Cape Town, is looking for a motivated Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join their talented team on a full-time, in-office basis.

Inhouse Design Studio is renowned for creating bespoke, tailored design solutions that consistently exceed client expectations across workplaces, commercial spaces, luxury residential properties, and the hospitality sector. Their versatile, refined approach delivers streamlined design across multiple styles — always on time and within budget. The studio is passionate about problem-solving through design, crafting spaces that leave a lasting impact locally and internationally.

As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you will sit at the intersection of design and construction finance — working closely with the studio's design and construction teams to ensure that every project is delivered on budget, on time, and to the highest standard. You will be responsible for preparing cost estimates, compiling Bills of Quantities, managing project budgets, and conducting financial reporting — playing a critical role in the successful delivery of Inhouse's prestigious and transformative projects.

This is a rare opportunity for a graduate QS to gain hands-on experience inside a globally recognised design environment where the quality of work is world-class and the projects are both locally and internationally significant.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare accurate cost estimates, budgets, and financial forecasts for interior and architectural projects

Compile and manage Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for multiple concurrent projects

Conduct cost planning, cost control, and cost reporting throughout all project phases

Monitor project expenditure and ensure financial performance aligns with client expectations

Assist with procurement processes — obtaining quotes, evaluating tenders, and managing supplier relationships

Collaborate closely with designers, architects, and construction teams to ensure successful project delivery

Prepare and present financial progress reports to project stakeholders

Flag budget variances and provide recommendations for cost optimisati

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Send your CV and portfolio of relevant work to:

📧 rameez@inhouse.ws

Requirements

Relevant Degree or National Diploma in Quantity Surveying or a related field (BSc QS, BTech QS, or equivalent)

Proficiency in cost control, cost management, and BOQ preparation

Strong cost planning and cost reporting skills to support project financial oversight

Strong analytical and numerical ability with a high level of attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills — able to collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams

Knowledge of construction and design industry practices and standards

Ability to work independently and manage multiple project deadlines simultaneously