# Quantity Surveyor

**Company:** [Tatu City](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/qcR7dmBMkzBx92LjgJfYWJ.md)
**Location:** Tatu City, Kenya
**Workplace:** on site
**Department:** Construction & Delivery Department

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## Description

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.