Quantity Surveyor

Responsibilities

• Pre-Contract & Tender Management
• Measurement & Taking-Off: Carry out accurate measurement and taking-off of quantities for both ongoing projects and incoming tenders.
• Documentation: Prepare comprehensive Bills of Quantities (BQ), cost estimates, and cost analyses for review by superiors.
• Procurement Liaison: Call for and obtain competitive quotations from suppliers, subcontractors, vendors, and plant/equipment hirers.
• Tender Submission: Assist superiors in the meticulous preparation, compilation of drawings/documents, and submission of tender presentations.
• Post-Contract & Commercial Administration
• Commercial Negotiation: Assist superiors in negotiating highly competitive prices, terms, and contractual conditions with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Contract Award: Prepare formal Letters of Award (LOA) for suppliers and subcontractors, as well as official Letters of Appointment for consultants.
• Cost Reporting: Develop and maintain budgetary costs, cash flows, financial updates, progress reports, and S-curves for project tracking.
• Evaluation & Reports: Compile comprehensive cost comparisons and quotation evaluation reports to support strategic purchasing decisions.
• Financial Administration: Prepare progress payment claims for clients, and accurately issue Tax Invoices, payment certificates, and works orders.
• Site Operations & Variation Management
• Site Valuations: Visit project sites regularly to conduct physical measurements, joint measurements, and accurate assessments of work done for payment evaluations.
• Meeting Representation: Coordinate, facilitate, and actively attend site and commercial meetings with project stakeholders.
• Variations & Final Accounts: Manage, negotiate, and settle Variation Orders (VOs) and Final Accounts for clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Project Ownership: Independently handle individual construction projects as assigned by management from inception to final account closure.
• Corporate & System Compliance
• Integrated Management System (IMS): Strictly implement and adhere to all corporate procedures and quality benchmarks under ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), and ISO 45001 (Workplace Safety & Health).
• Required Qualifications & Experience
• Education: Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Building, or a related built-environment discipline.
• Experience: * Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in quantity surveying and commercial contracts management within the construction sector.
• Proven track record of managing tender cycles, measurements, and post-contract accounts.
• Technical Knowledge:
• Strong working knowledge of local standard methods of measurement (e.g., SMM7 / HESSM), building codes, and standard forms of contract.
• Proficiency in measuring software (e.g., Cubicost, CostX) and MS Excel.
• Key Competencies
• Analytical Thinking: A sharp eye for detail to isolate cost variances, potential variation orders, and financial risks early.
• Communication & Negotiation: Strong interpersonal skills to interface smoothly with site teams, clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Time Management: Highly organized with the ability to manage tight tender deadlines and prioritize overlapping project requirements' system to ensure full compliance.

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