Quantity Surveyor

Job summary

The Quantity Surveyor will oversee contract financial management, cost estimation, material take-offs, and commercial risk for both decorative/industrial paint manufacturing and turnkey application projects. This role bridges production economics (cost of goods, yield ratios) and field execution (site measurements, subcontractor valuations, and client billing).

Min Qualification: Degree Experience Level: Mid level Experience Length: 3 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job descriptions & requirements

Responsibilities:

• Estimation & Tendering: Prepare Bill of Quantities (BOQ), material schedules, and labor estimates for commercial, residential, and industrial coating projects. Calculate required paint volume based on substrate conditions, spread rates, and loss factors.
• Manufacturing & Material Cost Control: Collaborate with factory production teams to track batch yields, raw material costs, and packaging expenses. Establish standard unit rates for supply-and-apply contracts.
• Subcontractor & Application Management: Evaluate, negotiate, and certify payments for painting application teams and specialized applicators. Monitor site labor productivity against budgeted targets.
• Site Measurement & Valuations: Conduct joint site measurements with client representatives. Prepare interim valuation certificates, variation orders, and final accounts for ongoing project sites.
• Contract Administration & Risk Management: Review contract terms, manage dispute resolution, and track client claims or scope changes to protect company margins. Cost Reporting: Prepare monthly commercial reports comparing budgeted vs. actual material consumption (liters used vs. surface area covered) and profit margins per project.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building Technology, or Construction Management.
• Professional Certification: Affiliation with a recognized professional body (e.g., NIQS, RICS, or local equivalent) is preferred. 3–5 years in commercial quantity surveying, preferably with exposure to architectural finishes, specialized coatings, or building material manufacturing/contracting.

Key Competencies:

• Proficiency in QS software (e.g., CostX, PlanSwift, AutoCAD) and advanced MS Excel.
• Technical understanding of paint coverage rates, film thickness (DFT/WFT), surface preparation standards, and substrate absorption factors.
• Strong negotiation, contract drafting, and commercial management skills.

Location: Surulere, Lagos

Remuneration: NGN 250,000 monthly