ASSISTANT, QUANTITY SURVEYOR (QS)

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Assistant, Quantity Surveyor (QS) to join our team. You will support overall project cost control, budget management, contract administration, and site progress monitoring. Working closely with contractors, consultants, and internal teams, you will help ensure construction projects remain on schedule, within budget, and compliant with safety and quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring the overall costs of projects, monitoring the calculation on material needs and comparison carefully for costs savings.
• Assist on map out project timelines and monitoring construction progress by liaise closely with all teams to keep the job on track.
• Monitoring on the cost estimates, the bills of quantities and the contract documents/agreement with the appointed contractor / subcontractor and consultant.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation of all project-related costs and financial transactions.
• Provide expert advice on procurement, logistics, risk management and cost-saving measures.
• Assist to ensuring project requirements are in line with the work being carried out.
• Assist on monitoring contractors or subcontractors the safety practices as required.
• Assist in communication and liaise closely with all the contractor, subcontractor, consultant and other related agency.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience in quantity surveying or construction cost management.

• Familiarity with contract administration, and cost control practices.

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Able to work independently and meet project deadlines.

• Experience in infrastructure, civil, or building construction projects will be an added advantage.

• Strong communication, analytical skills and multitasking abilities.

• Able to work independently with minimum supervision and meet deadlines.

• Have excellent observational skills, along with advanced knowledge of construction.

• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

• Professional attitude and discretion with confidential information.

Apply now

Please submit your CV, a cover letter outlining your interest in this role, and any relevant project experience or portfolio work to our recruitment team. We look forward to welcoming talented engineers to our organisation. -please create job description for this jobstreet