Quantity Surveyor

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.