Quantity Suveyor

Immediate Hiring - Quantity Surveyor

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-construction phase

• Feasibility studies: Conduct initial studies to help clients establish their project requirements and determine if the proposed work is financially and resourcefully viable.
• Cost planning and estimation: Estimate the cost of materials, labor, and time to develop construction budgets. They analyze drawings and specifications to quantify project requirements.
• Tendering and procurement: Prepare tender documentation, including the "Bill of Quantities" (BoQ), and manage the procurement process by evaluating bids and negotiating contracts with subcontractors and suppliers.

Construction phase

• Cost control: Monitor expenditures against the budget and track costs to ensure the project remains financially on track.
• Contract administration: Administer contracts, including evaluating variations and change orders that may affect project costs.
• Payment and valuation: Prepare financial reports, submit accounts for payment, and value completed work to approve progress payments.
• Risk management: Identify, analyze, and develop responses to commercial risks to protect the project's financial interests.

Post-construction phase

• Final accounts: Negotiate and settle final accounts with all parties at the conclusion of the project.
• Tax and legal advice: In some cases, provide advice on property taxation, life-cycle costing, insurance valuations, and contractual disputes.

Essential skills and qualificationsSkills

• Numerical and analytical skills: Expertise in mathematics and data analysis is crucial for cost estimation and financial management.
• Commercial awareness: A solid understanding of the financial and commercial aspects of construction is essential.
• Negotiation skills: The ability to negotiate contracts and terms with clients and subcontractors is a core competency.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary to prepare reports and liaise with various stakeholders.
• Attention to detail: Meticulousness is needed to ensure accurate measurements, budget tracking, and contract documentation.
• Knowledge of technology: Proficiency with relevant software for cost estimation, project management, and reporting is increasingly important.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, construction management, or a related field is typically required.
• Accreditation from a professional body, such as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), is highly valued and often leads to higher career progression.
• Many roles offer an entry path through apprenticeships or by working in an assistant capacity while pursuing professional qualifications.

Salary package to be discussed to successful candidate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: BD per month