Quantity Surveyer

Job Title

Quantity surveyer

Responsibilities

Job Description

Cost Management & Estimation

• Prepare and update cost estimates and budgets throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Monitor project expenditures and ensure alignment with the approved budget.
• Provide cost advice to project teams during design development and construction.
  
  

Contract Administration

• Interpret and apply contract clauses related to payments, variations, claims and notice.
• Support the preparation and submission of interim payment applications.
• Manage monthly progress payments based on actual work completed, ensuring timely and accurate valuations in coordination with site teams and the Engineer.
• Assist in the preparation of final accounts and close-out documentation.
• Maintain contract records (commercial / contractual).
  
  

Variations & Change Management

• Identify, evaluate, and price variations in accordance with the contract.
• Maintain a variation register and ensure timely submission of variation proposals.
• Liaise with the Engineer and Employer’s Representative for approvals.
• Prepare and advise on early warning notices in conjunction with project team of potential scope variations and issues.
• Support and apply the principles of risk and opportunity management.
  
  

Claims & Dispute Support

• Be able to understand, monitor and advise on the project planning (programme), critical path, resources in relationship to time activity changes, cost issues and claims.
• Assist in the preparation of claims for Extension of Time (EOT), additional costs and other contractual matters.
• Compile supporting documentation and cost substantiation for claims.
• Coordinate with the Contract Manager and legal team on dispute resolution matters.
  
  

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare regular cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and financial statements.
• Maintain accurate records of measurements, valuations, and correspondence.
• Support audits and reviews by internal and external stakeholders.
  
  

Procurement

Support Supplier and Subcontractor procurement. Subcontract post contract administration to enable the proper commercial and contractual interface with the project / head contract requirements, costs control and reporting of the subcontractor.

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Engineering, Construction Management, or a member of an affiliated institution (R.I.C.S.), or related field.
• Minimum [X] years of experience in construction projects, preferably under FIDIC contracts.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contract provisions and cost control principles.
• Proficiency in cost management software (e.g., Candy, CostX, Excel, ACONEX ).
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Practical knowledge of mechanical and electrical service or automative installations.
  
  

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

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