quantity surveyor

The Quantity Surveyor assists in all costs and contractual issues in Main Contract as well as Sub-Contracts connected to the project. A summary of the responsibilities of this position are, and not limited to, as follows: • Ensure accurate measurement of quantities to assist in the preparation of progress payment claims, variation order claims and payments to subcontractors and suppliers including all final accounts. • Involve in preparing regular cost reports including maintenance budget cost controls. • Assist in maintaining good documentation of events at site for variation order / EOT claims. • To work closely with the site storemen to ensure proper documentation of materials control. • Be familiar with the specifications and scope of works at various stages of the project. • Assist in the procurement of sub-contractors and suppliers of specified materials. • Learn and be adequately briefed on the contractual / legal rights of the Main Contractor in order to advise colleagues at site and the management on any choke points during the project. • Adherence to safety practices in the workplace. Value Add of Position • Help the project’s bottom line by monitoring and implementing cost controls. • Establish a good relationship with Client, Consultants and subcontractors to ensure that the project is smoothly managed in terms of resources and timeline. Qualifications and Education Requirements • Education: Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building or Civil Engineering • Experience: Minimum 2 years of working experience in tendering, estimating and measurement of quantities in civil projects • Good analytical skills Technical Competencies • Robust knowledge of materials and construction at site • Strong measurement skill • Ability to use measurement software • Good understanding of the principles of contracts