Job Summary
The Senior Quantity Surveyor at Popville Luxury Homes Limited provides strategic technical leadership and operational oversight for the project's total commercial health.
This role is responsible for the precision of material take-offs, on-site physical valuations, and the overarching budget management of luxury developments.
As a senior leader, this individual ensures that technical execution on-site aligns with the project's financial targets, managing risks through rigorous site inspections and cost-to-complete reporting.
The role demands an expert-level understanding of construction methodology, cost engineering, and project lifecycle management, serving as the final technical authority on all site-related financial disbursements.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Measurement & Bills of Quantities (BoQ):
Precision Take-offs: Conduct detailed material take-offs from architectural and structural drawings to produce accurate Bills of Quantities.
Scope Definition: Collaborate with the design team to ensure all site requirements are captured before projects move to the procurement phase.
Rate Analysis: Establish the "Base Rate" for site activities (e.g., excavation, formwork, finishes) to guide the Junior QS in procurement negotiations.
On-Site Valuation & Certification:
Work-in-Progress (WIP) Verification: Physically inspect and measure work completed on-site to verify that sub-contractor claims are accurate and reflect actual progress.
Interim Valuations: Approve and sign off on payment certificates generated by the Junior QS, ensuring payments are only made for work that meets Popville's luxury quality standards.
Material Reconciliation: Monitor on-site material usage to prevent waste, theft, or over-ordering.
Cost Engineering & Financial Reporting:
Cost-to-Complete (CTC): Provide monthly reports forecasting the remaining spend required to finish the project.
Budget vs. Actual Analysis: Identify variances between the initial budget and actual site costs, implementing corrective actions immediately if costs overrun.
Cash Flow Management: Consolidate site data with the Junior QS's procurement data to provide the CEO with a holistic project cash flow forecast.
Variation & Change Management:
Technical Evaluation: Assess the technical impact of any site variations or design changes and provide a cost implication analysis.
Negotiation of Extras: Lead negotiations on complex site variations that fall outside standard contract rates.
Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify technical risks on-site (e.g., soil conditions, structural changes) that could impact the project's financial bottom line.
Strategic Leadership & Mentorship:
Supervision: Provide direct supervision to the Junior QS, ensuring that the contracts and procurement strategies align with site realities.
Quality Assurance: Ensure that the "Value for Money" principle is upheld across all site operations.
Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for the CEO and external consultants regarding the project's financial status.
Qualifications
Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree with 3-10 years experience.