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.