About the role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Quantity Surveyor (QS) to manage cost planning, procurement, and financial control of construction projects. The ideal candidate should have experience in large-scale residential complexes and/or warehouses.
Key Responsibilities
1. Cost Estimation & Budgeting
- Prepare preliminary cost estimates, feasibility studies, and detailed budgets on all design stages. - Develop Bills of Quantities (BoQ) and tender documents. - Advise on cost-efficient materials and construction methods. - Effective budget tracking to ensure projects stay within financial constraints
2. Procurement & Tendering
- Assist in contractor/subcontractor selection and bid evaluations. - Preparing, negotiating and analysing costs for tenders and contracts. - Recommend procurement strategies (traditional, design & build, etc.).
3. Financial Control & Reporting
- Monitor project expenditures and forecast final costs. - Valuing completed work and certifying payments. - Conduct interim valuations and progress payment certifications. - Manage variations, change orders, and cost reconciliation
4. Contract Administration
- Administer contracts (FIDIC) and ensure compliance. - Handle claims, disputes, and extension-of-time requests. - Liaise with legal teams on contractual matters.
5. Contract Administration
- Administer contracts (e.g., JCT, NEC, FIDIC) and ensure compliance. - Handle claims, disputes, and extension-of-time requests. - Liaise with legal teams on contractual matters.
6. Risk & Value Management
- Identify financial risks and propose mitigation strategies. - Implement value engineering to optimize costs without compromising quality. - Advise on lifecycle costing and sustainability initiatives.
7. Post-Construction Duties
- Finalize accounts, including variations and retention releases. - Resolve disputes and close out financial matters. - Provide post-project cost analysis and lessons learned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Building Economics, or a related field from a recognized institution; Master’s degree preferred. - Registered with the Board of Registered Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (BORAQS) or equivalent regulatory body. - Professional membership with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS, UK) is desirable. - Membership with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) is considered a strong advantage - Minimum 5 years of hands-on site-based supervision experience in large-scale residential complexes and/or industrial warehouses. - Proven expertise in FIDIC Conditions of Contract. - Solid understanding of the Kenyan market, particularly regarding large-scale residential complexes and/or warehouse suppliers and contractors. - Exceptional site reporting & documentation skills, with a focus on progress tracking, risk assessment, and corrective action implementation. - Technical proficiency in cost estimation, contract administration, and dispute resolution (arbitration experience a plus). - Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOQs, and construction methodologies.
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