Senior Quantity Surveyor at Kloverharris Limited

Job Summary

• As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of cost management, contract administration, and procurement for construction projects. 
• You will work closely with project managers, clients, and contractors to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to contractual agreements.
• The successful candidate must reside on the island.

Key Responsibilities
Project Cost Management:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and BOQs for construction projects
• Develop and maintain project budgets
• Monitor and control project costs
• Prepare monthly cost reports and cash flow forecasts

Contract Administration:

• Review and analyse contract documents
• Prepare tender documents and manage tender processes
• Negotiate with contractors and suppliers
• Handle contract variations and claims

Commercial Management:

• Prepare interim and final account statements
• Manage project valuations and payments
• Monitor project financial performance
• Identify and manage commercial risks

Team Leadership:

• Supervise and mentor junior quantity surveyors
• Coordinate with project managers and other team members
• Lead cost-related meetings and presentations
• Provide technical guidance to team members

Qualifications
Required Skills and Competences:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience (10 years + )as a Quantity Surveyor, with at least 4 years in a senior role.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, cost estimating, and procurement.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Technical Competencies:

• Proficient in quantity surveying software (e.g., CostX, Buildsoft)
• Expert knowledge of construction contracts and Nigerian construction law
• Strong understanding of building and civil engineering processes
• Excellent knowledge of current construction costs and market trends

Professional Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Project management capabilities

Soft Skills:

• Leadership and team management
• Strong attention to detail
• Time management and organization
• Strategic thinking and decision-making

Professional Requirements:

• Membership of Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS)
• Registration with the Quantity Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria (QSRBN)
• Valid practicing license
• Professional Indemnity Insurance.