Yolande Engelbrecht Email and Phone Number

Having worked in the flooring industry, which includes tiling, carpet, vinyl, engineered wood & resilient flooring for 2 years, I have developed comprehensive expertise in analyzing costs and providing effective solutions. Throughout my career, I have actively sought opportunities to optimize expenses while maintaining high-quality standards. By conducting thorough cost comparisons and evaluating different suppliers, I have consistently identified the most cost-effective options for materials and services without compromising on quality.In addition to my cost analysis skills, I possess in-depth knowledge of flooring specifications and industry best practices. I have worked closely with architects, designers, developers and contractors to develop accurate flooring specifications for a variety of projects. By considering factors such as durability, aesthetics, functionality, and budget constraints, I have successfully recommended and implemented the most suitable flooring solutions for different environments.One of my core strengths is preparing detailed proposals and estimations. I have a keen eye for detail and am skilled at compiling comprehensive proposals that outline the scope of work, cost breakdowns, timelines, and any additional considerations. My ability to accurately estimate costs and foresee potential challenges has resulted in successful project outcomes and satisfied clients.

Measuring and setting up Bill of quantities for various projects/ bids. Trades like Earthworks, Concrete, Reinforcement, Formwork, Brickwork, Waterproofing, Roofing, Structural Steel, Plastering, Painting, Ceilings and Partitioning, Flooring, Tiling, Landscaping.

Estimating Office - Measuring and setting up Bill of quantities for projects.

Expansion of existing CTICC facilities with approx. 20,000m2 of new space, comprising of new exhibition space and the Requisite ancillary space

1925 Building Renovations, approx. 800m2 footprint with a complete new lift shaft structure. Main Functions: Subcontractor measurements and payments. Managing subcontractors within the project allowable. Submitting monthly valuations to the client. Assisting the Senior QS with cost reports. General day to day commercial running of the site.

• Fortnightly site measures & payments• Prepare monthly valuations• Sub contractor final accounts• Working with sub-contractors and their monthly claims• Estimating and resourcing• Call of prices for sub-contractors• Prepare contract documentation for sub-contractors• Prepare monthly cost reports and comparing actual costs to budget• Value Site Instructions and variations in the scope of the project• Ordering materials and checking materials delivered and costed• Prepare waste reports for materials

• Fortnightly site measures & payments• Prepare monthly valuations• Assist final accounts• Working with sub-contractors and their monthly claims• Prepare contract documentation for sub-contractors• Value Site Instructions and variations in the scope of the project• Ordering materials and checking materials delivered and costed• Prepare waste reports for materials

fortnightly paymentsmeasurementmonthly paymentsmonthly cost reportswaste control reports and schedulespricing of contract instructionscost report budgeting

I worked approximately 6 months on site as general foreman assistant in order to better and practically understand future measurements, working from Architectural and Engineering drawings and to understand time management and working from construction programs. For the rest of my internship I worked as student quantity surveyor. I did job-to-date measures, fortnightly payments and measures and assist in final accounts, cost reports and monthly valuations.