Quantity Surveyor

Tatu City

  • Kiambu County
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Quantity Surveyor (QS) to manage cost planning, procurement, and financial control of construction projects. The ideal candidate should have experience in large-scale residential complexes and/or warehouses.Key ResponsibilitiesCost Estimation & Budgeting
  • Prepare preliminary cost estimates, feasibility studies, and detailed budgets on all design stages.
  • Develop Bills of Quantities (BoQ) and tender documents.
  • Advise on cost-efficient materials and construction methods.
  • Effective budget tracking to ensure projects stay within financial constraints.
Procurement & Tendering
  • Assist in contractor/subcontractor selection and bid evaluations.
  • Preparing, negotiating and analyzing costs for tenders and contracts.
  • Recommend procurement strategies (traditional, design & build, etc.).
Financial Control & Reporting ·
  • Monitor project expenditures and forecast final costs.
  • Valuing completed work and certifying payments.
  • Conduct interim valuations and progress payment certifications.
  • Manage variations, change orders, and cost reconciliation.
Contract Administration
  • Administer contracts (e.g., JCT, NEC, FIDIC) and ensure compliance.
  • Handle claims, disputes, and extension-of-time requests.
  • Liaise with legal teams on contractual matters.
Risk & Value Management
  • Identify financial risks and propose mitigation strategies.
  • Implement value engineering to optimize costs without compromising quality.
  • Advise on lifecycle costing and sustainability initiatives.
Post-Construction Duties
  • Finalize accounts, including variations and retention releases.
  • Resolve disputes and close out financial matters.
  • Provide post-project cost analysis and lessons learned.
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Building Economics, or a related field from a recognized institution; master’s degree preferred.
  • Registered with the Board of Registered Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (BORAQS) or equivalent regulatory body.
  • Professional membership with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS, UK) is desirable.
  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on site-based supervision experience in large-scale residential complexes and/or industrial warehouses.
  • Proven expertise in FIDIC Conditions of Contract.
  • Solid understanding of the Kenyan market, particularly regarding large-scale residential complexes and/or warehouse suppliers and contractors.
  • Exceptional site reporting & documentation skills, with a focus on progress tracking, risk assessment, and corrective action implementation.
  • Technical proficiency in cost estimation, contract administration, and dispute resolution (arbitration experience a plus).
  • Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOQs, and construction methodologies.

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