Job Summary
- The Quantity Surveyor will provide comprehensive cost planning, contract administration, procurement oversight, and project financial analysis across multiple construction and design-and-build projects. The role will ensure value-for-money, financial transparency, accurate cost forecasting, and contract compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Working closely with project leads, procurement teams, and contractors, the specialist will monitor work valuations, verify contractor claims, enforce cost control frameworks, and support decision-making through detailed reporting and analysis. The role is pivotal to enhancing project governance, preventing cost overruns, and strengthening commercial accountability across construction sites.
Job Responsibilities
Cost Estimation, Budgeting & Forecasting
- Prepare detailed cost estimates, cost plans, and project budget forecasts.
- Align cost models with project scope, design specifications, and contractual frameworks.
- Review and update cost projections based on evolving project realities.
Procurement Evaluation & Process Management
- Review procurement requests, vendor quotations, and tender submissions.
- Support the tendering process including bid evaluation, negotiation, and contractor selection.
- Ensure procurement integrity and compliance with organisational standards.
Valuation of Work & Contractor Payment Certification
- Conduct site measurements and prepare valuations for completed works.
- Certify interim payment applications based on verified progress and BOQs.
- Validate contractor claims for accuracy and contractual compliance.
Contract Administration & Documentation
- Prepare, review, and manage contractual documents, BOQs, variations, and change orders.
- Track contract deliverables and support resolution of contract-related discrepancies.
- Maintain secure and accurate commercial project documentation.
Project Monitoring, Reporting & Schedule Alignment
- Track project cost performance, cash flow, and financial risks.
- Prepare weekly and monthly cost progress reports for management.
- Ensure alignment between financial performance and project delivery timelines.
Risk Analysis & Cost Control
- Identify cost risks and provide mitigation strategies.
- Recommend cost-saving measures and ensure financial discipline on site.
- Strengthen controls to prevent fraud, waste, and financial leakages.
Team Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
- Work closely with engineers, site managers, procurement leads, and contractors.
- Present findings, cost risks, and recommendations to senior management.
- Maintain strong professional relationships with external and internal stakeholders.
Site Inspections & Quality Verification
- Conduct periodic site visits to verify material utilisation and quality standards.
- Confirm the accuracy of technical and financial claims before approvals.
Technical Tools & Digital Competence
- Use MS Excel (advanced), MS Project/Primavera (basic scheduling), AutoCAD, CostX, or equivalent tools.
- Maintain digital documentation, measurement records, and analytical reports.
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- Certifications such as NIQS, RICS, PMP, or PMI-CAPM are an added advantage.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Minimum of five years’ professional experience in quantity surveying and project cost management.
- Experience in cost estimation, procurement support, contract administration, and valuation.
- Strong understanding of BOQs, tendering processes, and construction contract models.
- Proficiency in CAD, measurement tools, and project scheduling software.
- Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent project deliverables.
- Experience working within a design-and-build construction environment.
- Familiarity with value engineering and project risk management.
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