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QUANTITY SURVEYOR

📍 Nairobi, Kenya 💼 On-site ⏰ Full Time 📋 Permanent Contract 🏷️ Maintenance and Technical Repairs

Work mode: On-site · Location: Nairobi, Kenya · Schedule: Full Time.

Application Deadline
📅 2 Feb 2027
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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

·        Cost Estimation and Budgeting: Prepare accurate project cost estimates, budgets and material take-offs based on drawings, specifications and project requirements.

·        BOQ Preparation: Develop, review and analyse Bills of Quantities, ensuring accuracy and completeness of project costs.

·        Cost Control: Monitor project expenditure, commitments and forecasts, identify cost variances and recommend corrective measures.

·        Procurement: Prepare procurement schedules, analyse supplier and subcontractor quotations, negotiate costs and support the sourcing of materials and services.

·        Contract Administration: Manage contractual documentation, review terms and conditions, monitor contractual obligations and support compliance.

·        Valuations and Payments: Prepare interim valuations, assess contractor payment applications and verify completed works before recommending payments.

·        Variations Management: Assess and cost variations, prepare supporting documentation and ensure all changes are approved before implementation.

·        Site and Project Monitoring: Conduct site visits to verify quantities, assess completed works and monitor material usage against approved budgets and specifications.

·        Final Accounts: Prepare and reconcile final accounts, track project costs and ensure proper financial close-out.

·        Reporting: Prepare regular cost reports, budgets and financial updates for management to support informed project decisions.

Qualifications and Skills

·        Education: Bachelor's degree or recognised qualification in Quantity Surveying.

·        Professional Experience: Approximately 3–5 years of relevant experience in construction, interior fit-outs or design-build projects.

·        Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of BOQs, cost estimation, material take-offs, budgeting, valuations, variations, procurement and cost control.

·        Contract Administration: Knowledge of construction contracts, tendering procedures, contractor payments and final accounts.

·        Software Proficiency: Strong Microsoft Excel skills and familiarity with quantity surveying, cost management and project planning software.

·        Analytical Skills: Strong numerical, financial analysis and problem-solving abilities.

·        Soft Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, organisation, attention to detail and stakeholder management skills.

·        Professional Attributes: Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their updated CV and a brief cover letter highlighting their relevant Quantity Surveying experience, project exposure, cost management and procurement capabilities.

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