Quantity Surveyor at a Reputable Construction Company - Jemi Neil Consulting

Jemi Neil Consulting - Our client, a reputable Construction company, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates fill the position below:

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Our client seeks to engage the services of a Quantity Surveyor. The QS prepare estimates, costs and valuation of work done per project
• He/She is responsible in managing the cost profile relating to building and civil engineering projects
• QS minimizes the costs of projects and enhance value for money, whilst still achieving the required standards and quality.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client.
• Undertake costs analysis for repair and maintenance project work.
• Assist in establishing a client’s requirements and undertaking feasibility studies.
• Perform risk and value management and cost control.
• Advise on procurement strategy.
• Identify, analyze and develop responses to commercial risks.
• Prepare and analyze costings for tenders.
• Provide insight on contractual claims.
• Analyze outcomes and writing detailed progress reports.
• Value completed work and liaise with the Finance to arrange payments.
• Maintain awareness of the different building contracts in current use.
• Understand the implications of health and safety regulations.
• Provide insight and advise on maintenance costs of specific buildings.
• Carry out frequent studies and reference on other project cases to solve any problems that occur in the field.
• Other duties as may be assigned by Head, Commercial.

Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying (2.1).
• Professional membership
• Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in the Construction Industry
• Working knowledge, skills and competencies and attributes
• Practical and logical qualities and a methodical way of thinking.
• A creative and innovative approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to read and interpret building plans.
• Strong numeracy skills and the ability to learn design and costing IT packages.
• Ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information simply to a diverse range of people.
• Good negotiating and organisational skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-worker’s/team members.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to listen and fully understand the expectations of the clients.
• Good interpersonal skill.
• Working knowledge of use of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Visio and Project).

Application Closing Date
15th August, 2020.