Quantity Surveyor at a Leading Construction Company - Kimberly Ryan Limited

Kimberly Ryan Limited - Our client, a leading Construction company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Review scope of work, project preamble, drawings, and specifications.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for projects, considering materials, labor, and overhead costs.
• Liaise with the site construction team to finalize and certify the actual physical work done at site to facilitate subcontractor payments.
• Manage contracts and ensure compliance.
• Identify potential financial risks and suggest strategies to mitigate them.
• Assess project designs for cost-effectiveness, proposing alternatives that maintain quality.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress and ensure adherence to contracts.
• Monitor quantity of materials received, issued, and used at site by subcontractors to facilitate weekly progress updates.
• Assess change orders and variations (subcontractor and client) in line with the Contract of Agreement.
• Monitor the flow of payments to subcontractors against budget quantities and actual progress done.
• Prepare and evaluate tender documents, negotiate with contractors, and select suitable bids.
• Evaluate material specifications and prices of vendors/subcontractors against project specifications.
• Monitor projects concerning budgeted costs, demand forecasts, and time over-runs to ensure timely execution.
• Negotiate pricing contracts with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Prepare BOQs and subcontractors’ valuations.
• Develop and implement new purchasing strategies to deliver ongoing cost reductions and process simplification.

Job Requirements

• BSc/HND in Quantity Surveying.
• Must be a Registered Quantity Surveyor.
• Minimum of 5 years’ work experience in the construction industry.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Sound knowledge of construction principles and practices.
• Proficiency in MS Excel.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.

Application Closing Date
15th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online