Quantity Surveyor at ADKAN Services

Job Summary

• Adkan Services Nigeria Limited is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and results-driven Quantity Surveyor to join its team in Abuja.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for cost planning, budget management, project estimation, contract administration, and financial control of construction projects, ensuring that projects are delivered within approved budgets and in accordance with contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, bills of quantities (BOQs), tender documents, and project budgets.
• Conduct quantity take-offs and measurements from architectural, structural, and engineering drawings.
• Monitor project expenditure and provide regular cost reports to management.
• Prepare interim valuations, payment certificates, variation claims, and final accounts.
• Review contractors' quotations, tender submissions, and procurement costs to ensure value for money.
• Monitor project costs throughout the construction lifecycle and recommend cost-saving measures where appropriate.
• Assist in contract administration, including reviewing contractual terms and managing variations and claims.
• Liaise with project managers, architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits to verify work progress, measurements, and completed quantities.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, contractual obligations, and relevant construction industry standards.
• Maintain accurate records of project costs, material usage, procurement, and financial documentation.
• Identify potential financial risks and recommend appropriate cost-control strategies.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in quantity surveying, preferably within the construction industry.
• Professional registration or membership with a recognised quantity surveying body, such as the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS), will be an added advantage.
• Proven experience preparing BOQs, cost estimates, tender documents, valuations, and final accounts.
• Strong knowledge of construction costs, building materials, procurement, and contract administration.
• Ability to interpret architectural, structural, and engineering drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and relevant quantity surveying software.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams.

Key Skills:

• Cost estimation and budget control
• Bills of quantities preparation
• Tendering and procurement
• Contract administration
• Project cost monitoring and reporting
• Site measurement and valuation
• Construction cost analysis
• Negotiation and stakeholder management.