Quantity Surveyor

Job Descriptions Post-Contract Administration • Carry out quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications, verify quantities against the Bills of Quantities (BQ), and prepare detailed quantity breakdowns and costing schedules using Excel for tendering and project cost control purposes. • Review Letters of Award, contracts, drawings, specifications, and other project documents to identify contractual obligations, risks, exclusions, and deviations from the original tender submission. • Attend project handover and kick-off meetings to brief project teams and management on contractual requirements, scope of works, budgets, and commercial considerations. • Prepare and administer subcontract agreements and purchase orders in accordance with company procedures. • Coordinate with project teams to ensure timely submission and approval of material samples and relevant technical documentation. Procurement and Subcontract Management • Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and scope of work with suppliers and specialist subcontractors. • Recommend and appoint subcontractors and suppliers based on technical capability, commercial competitiveness, and project requirements. • Evaluate and certify subcontractors' progress claims based on actual site progress, approved quantities, and contractual terms. • Monitor subcontractor performance from a contractual and commercial perspective to ensure compliance with project objectives. Cost Management and Variation Control • Monitor project costs against approved budgets and highlight any cost variances or potential risks to management. • Identify, evaluate, and prepare Variation Order (VO) submissions arising from changes in scope, design amendments, or site instructions. • Ensure timely submission, negotiation, and agreement of variation claims with clients and consultants. • Maintain comprehensive records supporting all variation claims and cost adjustments. • Work closely with Project Managers and site teams to ensure cost implications are identified and communicated promptly. Progress Claims and Payment Management • Prepare, submit, and follow up on monthly progress claims in accordance with contractual requirements and submission timelines. • Liaise with clients, consultants, and contract administrators to obtain certification of progress claims. • Monitor payment certificates and follow up on outstanding payments to ensure healthy project cash flow. • Maintain records of payment statuses, retention sums, and other contract-related financial matters. Final Accounts and Project Closure • Prepare, negotiate, and conclude final accounts with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers. • Ensure all contractual obligations, warranties, and required close-out documentation are submitted in accordance with contract conditions. • Support the project team in resolving outstanding commercial matters to facilitate timely project closure. Reporting and Documentation • Maintain proper records of all contractual correspondence, quotations, claims, payment certificates, and commercial documentation. • Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and statutory requirements. General • Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders including Project, Procurement, Finance, and Senior Management teams to achieve project objectives. • Assist in pre-contract activities including reviewing tender documents, taking off quantities, preparing cost estimates, obtaining and evaluating quotations, and supporting the preparation and submission of tenders as and when required. • Coordinate with management, suppliers, and subcontractors on tender clarifications, pricing reviews, negotiations, and tender interviews, while maintaining accurate tender records and cost databases as and when required. Job Requirement • sBachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil/M&E Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field • .Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or in a similar role within the construction industry • .Strong analytical and numerical skills, with attention to detail • .Proficiency in cost estimating and quantity takeoff techniques • .Knowledge of construction contracts, procurement methods, and relevant regulations • .Excellent communication and negotiation skills • .Ability to work effectively in a team environment and under pressure • .Proficiency in relevant software tools such as Excel, CostX, Bluebeam, or similar • .Entry level is welcome to appl y