Quantity Surveyor

We're on the lookout for a meticulous and analytical Quantity Surveyor (QS) to take charge of cost planning, procurement, and financial oversight for our construction projects. The perfect candidate will bring experience from managing large-scale residential complexes and/or warehouses.

Key Responsibilities

Cost 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

• A Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Building Economics, or a related discipline from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered with the Board of Registered Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (BORAQS) or a comparable regulatory authority.
• Professional affiliation with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS, UK) is preferred.
• At least 4 years of practical site-based supervision experience in large-scale residential projects and/or industrial warehouses.
• Demonstrated expertise in FIDIC Conditions of Contract.
• Strong knowledge of the Kenyan market, especially related to large-scale residential developments and/or warehouse suppliers and contractors.
• Outstanding skills in site reporting and documentation, emphasizing progress tracking, risk assessment, and the implementation of corrective measures.
• Technical competence in cost estimation, contract management, and dispute resolution (experience in arbitration is an advantage).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to interpret engineering drawings, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and construction methodologies.