Quantity Surveyor

QUANTITY SURVEYOR Roles & Responsibilities Key Responsibilities 1. Pre-Contract & Tender Management Measurement & Taking-Off: Carry out accurate measurement and taking-off of quantities for both ongoing projects and incoming tenders. Documentation: Prepare comprehensive Bills of Quantities (BQ), cost estimates, and cost analyses for review by superiors. Procurement Liaison: Call for and obtain competitive quotations from suppliers, subcontractors, vendors, and plant/equipment hirers. Tender Submission: Assist superiors in the meticulous preparation, compilation of drawings/documents, and submission of tender presentations. 2. Post-Contract & Commercial Administration Commercial Negotiation: Assist superiors in negotiating highly competitive prices, terms, and contractual conditions with suppliers and subcontractors. Cost Reporting: Develop and maintain budgetary costs, cash flows, financial updates, progress reports, and S-curves for project tracking. Evaluation & Reports: Compile comprehensive cost comparisons and quotation evaluation reports to support strategic purchasing decisions. Financial Administration: Prepare progress payment claims for clients, and accurately issue Tax Invoices, payment certificates, and works orders. 3. Site Operations & Variation Management Site Valuations: Visit project sites regularly to conduct physical measurements, joint measurements, and accurate assessments of work done for payment evaluations. Meeting Representation: Coordinate, facilitate, and actively attend site and commercial meetings with project stakeholders. Variations & Final Accounts: Manage, negotiate, and settle Variation Orders (VOs) and Final Accounts for clients, suppliers, and subcontractors. Project Ownership: Independently handle individual construction projects as assigned by management from inception to final account closure. Required Qualifications & Experience Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Building, or a related built-environment discipline. Experience: * Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in quantity surveying and commercial contracts management within the construction sector. Proven track record of managing tender cycles, measurements, and post-contract accounts. Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of local standard methods of measurement (e.g., SMM7 / HESSM), building codes, and standard forms of contract. Proficiency in measuring software (e.g., Cubicost, CostX) and MS Excel. Key Competencies Analytical Thinking: A sharp eye for detail to isolate cost variances, potential variation orders, and financial risks early. Communication & Negotiation: Strong interpersonal skills to interface smoothly with site teams, clients, consultants, and subcontractors. Time Management: Highly organized with the ability to manage tight tender deadlines and prioritize overlapping project requirements' system to ensure full compliance.