Civil Quantity Surveyor

About This Role

This role involves tendering, cost estimation, contract administration, cost control, and commercial management for civil projects. The Quantity Surveyor will prepare quantity take-offs, bills of quantities, manage costs, administer contracts and variations, and coordinate with various stakeholders on commercial matters.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quantity take-offs and cost estimates based on drawings, specifications, and project requirements
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQ), budgetary estimates, and tender submissions
• Source and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors
• Conduct cost comparisons and recommend cost-effective solutions
• Participate in tender clarifications and commercial negotiations
• Review and administer contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders
• Prepare and evaluate Variation Orders (VO), claims, and final accounts
• Prepare progress claims, payment applications, and interim valuations
• Monitor project costs against approved budgets and prepare monthly cost reports
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal project teams on commercial matters

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Quantity Surveying for civil, infrastructure, industrial, or construction projects
• Experience in earthworks, reinforced concrete works, structural steel works, roads and drainage works, and foundations and infrastructure works
• Strong knowledge of quantity take-off, cost estimation, budgeting, and project cost control
• Familiar with progress claims, variation orders, final accounts, and subcontract administration
• Ability to interpret civil and structural drawings, specifications, and project schedules
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Good communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Detail-oriented with strong commercial awareness