quantity surveyor

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Tender & Pre-Contract

• Prepare quantity take-off, Bills of Quantities (BQ) and cost estimates.
• Review tender drawings, specifications and contract documents.
• Prepare tender pricing and obtain quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Analyse quotations and prepare commercial comparisons.
• Assist in tender submissions and clarification with clients/consultants.

2. Post-Contract / Commercial Management

• Monitor project costs, commitments and budget against actual expenditure.
• Prepare interim payment applications and progress valuations.
• Review and certify subcontractor progress claims.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and commercial correspondence.
• Monitor and evaluate Variation Orders (VO), additional works and omissions.
• Prepare Extension of Time (EOT) and contractual cost-related submissions where required.
• Prepare and negotiate claims with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Maintain proper records of site measurements, instructions, drawings and supporting documents.
• Prepare monthly commercial reports and cash-flow projections.
• Monitor project profitability and identify potential cost risks.