QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Company: Real Forte Estates Limited

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Reports To: Head of Projects / Management

ABOUT REAL FORTE ESTATES LIMITED

Real Forte Estates Limited is a growing real estate company focused on property development and delivering quality real estate solutions to its clients.

We are seeking a commercially minded, analytical, and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor to join our team and support the financial and commercial management of our construction and real estate development projects.

THE ROLE

The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for ensuring that Real Forte Estates' projects are accurately costed, properly budgeted, commercially managed, and delivered within approved budgets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Cost Planning & Estimation

• Prepare preliminary and detailed cost estimates, project budgets, and cost plans.
• Prepare accurate Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and quantity take-offs.
• Review drawings, specifications, schedules, and project documentation to determine project costs.
• Support project feasibility assessments and provide cost information for management decision-making.
• Identify cost risks and opportunities for cost optimisation.
• Review design changes and assess their financial implications.

2. Procurement & Tender Management

• Prepare tender documents and commercial schedules.
• Obtain and analyse quotations from contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Evaluate tenders and provide commercial recommendations to management.
• Assist with contractor and supplier selection.
• Negotiate pricing where appropriate to achieve value for money.
• Maintain accurate procurement and quotation records.

3. Project Cost Control

• Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets.
• Track material, labour, contractor, subcontractor, and other project costs.
• Prepare regular cost reports and forecasts for management.
• Identify potential cost overruns and recommend corrective action.
• Monitor project financial commitments and cash-flow requirements.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs without compromising quality.

4. Measurement, Valuation & Payments

• Conduct site measurements and verify quantities of work completed.
• Review contractors' interim payment applications.
• Prepare and review interim valuations and payment recommendations.
• Monitor work progress against BOQs, drawings, and specifications.
• Prepare and support the settlement of project final accounts.
• Maintain accurate records of measurements, valuations, payments, and project costs.

5. Contract Administration & Commercial Management

• Assist with the preparation and administration of construction contracts.
• Review contractual obligations and ensure compliance with agreed terms.
• Assess variations, additional works, claims, and changes to project scope.
• Evaluate cost implications of extensions of time and other contractual matters.
• Support the resolution of commercial issues between the company, contractors, and suppliers.
• Maintain appropriate contract and commercial documentation.

6. Site & Project Coordination

• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and verify completed works.
• Work closely with project managers, site engineers, architects, contractors, and consultants.
• Participate in project and site meetings and provide cost and commercial input.
• Compare actual project progress and expenditure against approved plans.
• Identify potential delays, wastage, cost deviations, or commercial risks and escalate them appropriately.

7. Reporting & Management Support

• Prepare periodic project cost and commercial reports.
• Provide management with accurate information on project financial performance.
• Highlight significant cost movements, risks, and opportunities.
• Maintain historical cost and pricing information to support future project estimates.
• Support management with financial and commercial analysis relating to new and existing developments.

REQUIREMENTS

• B.Sc. or HND in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience, preferably within real estate development, construction, or property development.
• Strong practical experience in BOQ preparation, measurement, cost estimation, and cost control.
• Good understanding of construction procurement and tender evaluation.
• Experience with valuations, variations, payment applications, and final accounts.
• Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial practices.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, methods, and current market pricing.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in relevant Quantity Surveying or cost-management software is an advantage.
• Experience with CostX, WinQS, Candy, AutoCAD, MS Project, or similar software is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Nigerian construction practices, standards, and regulations.
• Membership of NIQS and/or registration with QSRBN is an advantage.
• Strong numerical, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and reporting abilities.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Accuracy of cost estimates and BOQs.
• Effective project cost control.
• Projects delivered within approved budgets.
• Timely identification and management of cost overruns.
• Competitive procurement and contractor pricing.
• Accuracy and timeliness of valuations and payment recommendations.
• Effective management of variations and commercial claims.
• Quality and timeliness of cost reports.
• Proper documentation and recordkeeping.
• Contribution to cost savings and overall project profitability.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is commercially aware, analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive.

They should be comfortable working between the office and construction site and possess the ability to translate technical project information into clear cost and commercial recommendations.

The successful candidate should understand how effective cost management contributes to project profitability, value optimisation, timely delivery, and the protection of Real Forte Estates' commercial interests.

Send your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your Abuja real estate experience, sales achievements and market knowledge to: [email protected].

Deadline: 15/09/2026

Work Location: In person