Quantity Surveyor (Furniture Manufacturing) at IO Furniture Limited

IO Furniture Limited is a full-service interior design and manufacturing company characterized by our uncompromising quality and innovative design solutions. With innovation, functionality, and style at the heart and soul of our company, we deliver perfection consistently. From our signature classics to our custom project designs we have managed to build a stellar reputation for excellence, quality, reliability and integrity.

We pride ourselves in our ability to interpret the essence of our clients through manufacturing and design. By working closely with each client we are able to create spaces that embody their being, because regardless of whether they are individuals, brands or establishments to us each project is personal.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor (Furniture Manufacturing)

Location: Ilupeju, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are looking to hire a Quantity Surveyor (QS) to prepare schedules of materials requisitions for products for a Furniture Manufacturing company.
• The Quantity Surveyor (QS) will be responsible for the technical drawings and preparing materials lists for production led projects to ensure they are completed efficiently.
• Overall, the QS will play a crucial role in managing material requisition, production drawings, quality and compliance, making them essential for the successful completion of projects.

Main Responsibilities

• Quantity Estimation: Calculating material quantities needed for production and estimating project costs
• Technical Drawings: Producing and reviewing technical drawings and blueprints using relevant software in a way that it can be interpreted by the production team.

Core Working Relationships:

• Design & Technical Team
• Production & Installation Team
• Logistics/Procurement Team
• Customer Service/Sales Team
• Accounts Team

Task Complexities
Quantity Estimation:

• Prepare accurate material requisitions based on architectural drawings or briefs.
• Calculate material quantities required for production.

Technical Drawings:

• Produce and review technical drawings and blueprints using relevant software.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to create construction drawings.
• Ensure technical drawings comply with industry standards and regulations.

Project Management:

• Monitor project progress and costs.
• Identify and address potential issues that could affect the project's budget.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure efficient project delivery.

Value Engineering:

• Analyze construction methods and materials to find cost-effective alternatives.
• Suggest value engineering solutions that maintain quality while reducing costs.

Risk Management:

• Identify potential risks and uncertainties in construction projects.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.

Documentation and Record-Keeping:

• Maintain accurate project records, including drawings, contracts, and change orders.
• Ensure compliance with document control procedures.

Communication:

• Communicate effectively with project teams, contractors, and clients.
• Facilitate meetings to discuss project progress, changes, and cost issues.

Quality Control:

• Monitor construction work to ensure it aligns with technical drawings and specifications.
• Identify and address quality issues promptly.

Education & Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field from a recognized Nigerian university.
• Minimum of 5 years' previous work experience in a furniture manufacturing company.

Required Skills:

• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation.
• Documentation: Thorough record-keeping and documentation skills.
• Regulatory Compliance: Familiarity with building codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Computer Skills: Competence in using software applications.
• Negotiation: Effective negotiation skills.
• Quality Control: The ability to monitor and ensure that production work meets quality standards.
• Critical Thinking: Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Teamwork: The capacity to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Time Management: Effective time management skills.
• Continuous Learning: A commitment to staying updated with industry trends.
• Health and Safety: Knowledge of health and safety regulations and the ability to promote and enforce safety practices on construction sites.

Application Closing Date
15th November, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.