Quantity Surveyor

Job Summary :

The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing project costs, preparing cost estimates, and ensuring effective budget control for assigned projects. Duties include quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, tender and quotation evaluation, cost monitoring, variation assessment, subcontractor payment verification, and preparation of progress claims and final accounts. The role requires strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical works, cost estimation, contract administration, and quantity surveying principles, along with analytical skills, attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to coordinate with project teams, clients, and subcontractors.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, preferably in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying and cost management preferably electrical projects.
• Proficient in quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, cost estimation, tender evaluation, budget control, variation assessment, contract administration, and progress payment certification, with strong knowledge of electrical systems and project specifications.
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, effective communication and negotiation abilities, sound commercial judgment, and the ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams while meeting project deadlines.

Skills

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Prepare and verify quantity take-offs, bills of quantities (BOQs), and material schedules for related works based on project drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements.
• Prepare cost estimates and project budgets, monitor actual expenditure against approved budgets, analyze cost variances, and provide regular cost reports.
• Review documents, evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations, prepare cost comparisons, and support accurate and competitive bid submissions.
• Review contract terms, assess changes in scope, quantify variations and additional works, and prepare supporting cost calculations and contractual claims.
• Measure completed project works, verify subcontractor payment applications, prepare progress claims, and coordinate payment assessments with relevant project teams.
• Prepare and reconcile final accounts, maintain quantity surveying records, report project costs, and coordinate with clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors to resolve commercial discrepancies.