Senior Quantity Surveyor at Elizabeth Maddeux Limited

Elizabeth Maddeux provides a range of human resources solutions designed to empower your workforce, enhance technical proficiency, refine soft skills, and accelerateorganizational growth for better impacts by enhancing organizational dynamics through a well-rounded and robust human resource intervention.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Executive Director

Description

• The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for monitoring ongoing construction projects to ensure they are executed within budget, schedule, and quality standards.
• The role involves managing costs, contracts, procurement, and financial documentation while supporting project stakeholders in achieving optimal value for money.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, bills of quantities, and tender documents.
• Submit tenders and participate in bidding and negotiation forums.
• Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to secure competitive terms.
• Manage project budgets, including cost forecasting and monitoring.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation for all project-related transactions.
• Provide expert advice on procurement, risk management, and cost-efficiency.
• Understand client requirements and perform quantity take-offs based on RCP and marking drawings.
• Identify and resolve gaps between BOQ and project drawings, specifications, and contract conditions.
• Engage in pre-tender activities and raise relevant pre-bid queries with clients, architects, and project managers.
• Prepare initial quotes and contract documentation for the sales team.
• Coordinate with design teams to analyze architectural and MEP drawings.
• Handle work valuations, claims, and variations with contractors and consultants.
• Prepare interim and final valuations and construction claims.
• Conduct feasibility studies and lead value engineering processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize project outcomes and ensure financial viability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying.
• Professional certification or membership in quantity surveying or construction bodies.
• Experience across residential and commercial projects.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Proficiency with quantity takeoff tools, BIM, and surveying software.

Core Competencies:

• Advanced understanding of construction practices, codes, and regulatory standards.
• Knowledge of National Building Code (NBC), ANSI/ASHRAE, and LEED standards.
• Familiarity with general contracting, design-build, and value-based projects.
• Proficiency in interpreting AutoCAD drawings and validating quantities.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and commercial skills.
• Excellent multitasking, planning, and prioritization abilities.
• Expertise in contract law and construction contract administration.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to high-quality outputs.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively under pressure.

Salary
N800,000 - N1,000,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2026.