Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Summary:

To lead and manage cost planning, control, and commercial administration of large-scale construction or infrastructure projects, ensuring value for money, contractual compliance, and financial efficiency from pre-contract to post-completion stages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pre-Contract Duties:

a. Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates and feasibility studies.

b. Manage and review bills of quantities, tender documents, and procurement strategies.

c. Support risk analysis and value engineering exercises.

• Contract Management:

a. Administer contracts (e.g., FIDIC, NEC, or local forms).

b. Evaluate and negotiate tenders and subcontractor agreements.

c. Monitor contract compliance and change management.

• Cost Control and Reporting:

a. Track budget vs actual costs, provide cost forecasts, and mitigate variances.

b. Approve and certify interim payments, variations, and claims.

c. Provide monthly cost reports and financial dashboards to stakeholders.

• Team Leadership and Coordination:

a. Mentor and supervise junior QS staff.

b. Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and finance teams.

c. Liaise with clients, contractors, and consultants professionally.

• Post-Contract Duties:

a. Prepare and negotiate final accounts.

b. Support audits and project close-out reporting.

c. Document lessons learned and contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Professional accreditation (e.g., RICS, CIArb, ICE, or local equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead QS role.
• Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract and cost management software (e.g., Candy, CostX, Excel).