QUANTITY SURVEYOR
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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📍 Nairobi, Kenya💼 On-site⏰ Full Time
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