Senior Quantity Surveyor

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Quantity Surveyor is responsible for managing the commercial and contractual aspects of construction projects throughout the project lifecycle, including upstream management and downstream management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Quantity Take-Off and Measurement: Reviews drawings, specifications, and construction documents and prepares accurate quantity take-offs, measurements, and Bills of Quantities
• Estimation: Prepares detailed cost estimates for construction works and evaluates the financial impact of design changes, materials, labor, and construction methods
• Tendering and Procurement: Manages the tendering and procurement process, evaluates contractor and supplier quotations, conducts commercial comparisons, and recommends suitable bids
• Contract Administration: Monitors contractual obligations, maintains proper documentation, and ensures compliance with agreed terms and conditions
• Variation Management: Evaluates variations and change orders, determines their cost implications, maintains variation records, and negotiates adjustments with relevant parties
• Claims Management: Reviews and evaluates contractual claims, including additional costs and extension-of-time claims, and provides appropriate commercial recommendations
• Payment: Prepares and evaluates progress valuations, payment applications, and payment certificates based on the actual progress of construction works
• Cost Reporting: Prepares regular cost reports, financial forecasts, cash-flow projections, and other commercial reports for management review
• Project Coordination: Coordinates with project managers, engineers, architects, procurement personnel, contractors, and other stakeholders to address cost and commercial matters
• Documentation: Maintains accurate records of contracts, measurements, valuations, variations, claims, correspondence, approvals, and other commercial documents

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying, cost management, or commercial management within the construction industry
• Knowledgeable of cost estimation, quantity take-off, Bills of Quantities, contract administration, procurement, valuation, variations, claims, and final accounts
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other relevant quantity surveying, estimating, or project management software