Quantity Surveyor
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Job Summary
The Quantity Surveyor (QS) is responsible for managing all costs related to the construction project from initial estimations through to the final account. This involves preparing accurate budgetary forecasts managing contractor payments performing detailed measurement of work and providing contract administration support to ensure the project is delivered within the established financial framework.
Core Duties & Responsibilities (Briefs)
Cost Planning & Estimation: Prepare detailed cost estimates and project budgets at various stages from tender to final design.
Measurement (Take-offs): Perform accurate measurement and quantification of work performed and materials required (Bills of Quantities - BoQ) from engineering drawings.
Tendering & Procurement: Assist the procurement team in evaluating bids from subcontractors and suppliers comparing pricing and preparing contract documents.
Contract Administration: Manage contractual correspondence prepare variations (change orders) and assess contractor claims.
Valuation & Payments: Prepare and process interim payment certificates to contractors and subcontractors ensuring only verified work is compensated.
Financial Reporting: Monitor and report on the financial status of the project including tracking cash flow expenditure and identifying potential cost overruns.
Requirements
Key Requirements & Skills
Experience: Proven professional experience as a Quantity Surveyor typically requiring 4 years of experience in large-scale building or infrastructure projects.
Education: A Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
Measurement Expertise: Highly proficient in reading engineering drawings and performing accurate material take-offs (measurement and calculation).
Contract Knowledge: Strong understanding of standard FIDIC or similar contract conditions and commercial management procedures.
Software Skills: Expert use of measurement software (e.g. CostX PlanSwift) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Financial Acumen: Strong skills in cost control negotiation and financial reporting.
Benefits
Competitive salary package.
Annual leave and public holidays.
Professional development and training opportunities.
Career growth within a dynamic and expanding company.
Collaborative work environment with a supportive team.
Opportunities to work on high-value real estate projects.
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Data Center Experience
- Google Docs
- Cost Management
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- Management Experience
- Land Surveying
- Microsoft Excel
- Team Management
- Auto Estimating
- Contracts
- Google Suite
