Industry: Construction
Summery
The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for managing all cost and contract-related matters across the project lifecycle. This role ensures accurate cost assessment effective commercial control and timely reporting to support informed decision-making. The QS works closely with internal teams consultants and contractors to safeguard project cost efficiency and financial compliance.
Role & Responsibilities:
Cost Management & Assessment
30% of total work time dedication
- Prepared detailed cost estimates cost plan and budget forecast for all project stages
- Assess construction cost variations and commercial implications of design/scope changes
- Monitor expenditures against approved budgets and identify cost risk or overruns early
Procurement & Negotiation
20% of total work time dedication
- Perform tender analysis and evaluate contractor/supplier proposals
- Facilitate commercial negotiations to secure competitive pricing and favorable contractual terms
- Coordinate with legal and project teams to ensure contract alignment
Reporting & Financial Documentation
20% of total work time dedication
- Produce accurate and timely cost reports and financial status updates
- Prepare cash flows expenditure summary and contract status reports
- Present and compile financial templates dashboards and executive summaries for management
Cost Database & Benchmarking
15% of total work time dedication
- Compile maintain and update an internal cost database for materials labor benchmarking
- Analyze market cost trends to improve predictability and procurement strategies
- Develop and refine cost models for various development types
Contract Administration
10% of total work time dedication
- Manage valuation variation orders claims and final accounts
- Ensure compliance with contract terms and procurement policies
- Liaise with consultants and contractors to validate cost-related submissions
Stakeholder Coordination
5% of total work time dedication
- Provide cost advise and value engineering options to project and design teams
- Participate in project meetings and present financial insights
- Ensure alignment across departments on budget priorities
Education & Experience
Education
- Bachelors degree in quantity Surveyor or related fields
Experience
- Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience preferably with developer/client-side exposure
- Strong understanding of construction cost procurement and contracts
- Excellent negotiation analytical and communication skills
Skills
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Detail-oriented with high a degree of accuracy in reporting and documentation
- Ability to work independently
- Proactive mindset with the ability to flag issues early
- Proficient in cost software and Excel
Industry: Construction Summery The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for managing all cost and contract-related matters across the project lifecycle. This role ensures accurate cost assessment effective commercial control and timely reporting to support informed decision-making. The QS works closely...
Industry: Construction
Summery
The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for managing all cost and contract-related matters across the project lifecycle. This role ensures accurate cost assessment effective commercial control and timely reporting to support informed decision-making. The QS works closely with internal teams consultants and contractors to safeguard project cost efficiency and financial compliance.
Role & Responsibilities:
Cost Management & Assessment
30% of total work time dedication
- Prepared detailed cost estimates cost plan and budget forecast for all project stages
- Assess construction cost variations and commercial implications of design/scope changes
- Monitor expenditures against approved budgets and identify cost risk or overruns early
Procurement & Negotiation
20% of total work time dedication
- Perform tender analysis and evaluate contractor/supplier proposals
- Facilitate commercial negotiations to secure competitive pricing and favorable contractual terms
- Coordinate with legal and project teams to ensure contract alignment
Reporting & Financial Documentation
20% of total work time dedication
- Produce accurate and timely cost reports and financial status updates
- Prepare cash flows expenditure summary and contract status reports
- Present and compile financial templates dashboards and executive summaries for management
Cost Database & Benchmarking
15% of total work time dedication
- Compile maintain and update an internal cost database for materials labor benchmarking
- Analyze market cost trends to improve predictability and procurement strategies
- Develop and refine cost models for various development types
Contract Administration
10% of total work time dedication
- Manage valuation variation orders claims and final accounts
- Ensure compliance with contract terms and procurement policies
- Liaise with consultants and contractors to validate cost-related submissions
Stakeholder Coordination
5% of total work time dedication
- Provide cost advise and value engineering options to project and design teams
- Participate in project meetings and present financial insights
- Ensure alignment across departments on budget priorities
Education & Experience
Education
- Bachelors degree in quantity Surveyor or related fields
Experience
- Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience preferably with developer/client-side exposure
- Strong understanding of construction cost procurement and contracts
- Excellent negotiation analytical and communication skills
Skills
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Detail-oriented with high a degree of accuracy in reporting and documentation
- Ability to work independently
- Proactive mindset with the ability to flag issues early
- Proficient in cost software and Excel
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