Quantity Surveyor (Civil)

Job Overview We are seeking a Quantity Surveyor (Civil) to lead cost control, commercial management, and contract administration activities for civil construction projects. The role will support project delivery by preparing cost estimates, managing bills of quantities, monitoring financial performance, and administering variations and claims. The Quantity Surveyor will work closely with project management, engineering, procurement, and site teams to ensure projects are delivered on budget, with clear cost reporting and compliant commercial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review pre-tender and post-tender cost estimates, bills of quantities (BOQs), tender analyses, and contractor payment schedules for civil works (earthworks, foundations, structures, drainage, utilities, roads).
• Administer contracts and subcontract agreements, ensuring compliance with contract terms, milestone payment schedules, retention, and performance bonds.
• Measure progress and prepare interim valuation reports, monthly application for payment (AOP) submissions, and recommendations for release of payments to contractors and suppliers.
• Assess and prepare variation orders, cost change proposals, and entitlement claims; perform entitlement and quantum analysis, prepare supporting documentation, and negotiate with contractors to reach commercial resolution.
• Maintain cost control systems, update cost-to-complete forecasts, prepare cost reports, cashflow projections, and earned value inputs for project management.
• Review contractor invoices, progress claims, subcontractor valuations, and final account submissions; ensure accuracy against BOQs, specifications, and site measurements.
• Support procurement by preparing bill of quantities, schedule of rates, cost breakdowns, and evaluation of tender returns; provide input to subcontract scope definition and commercial strategy.
• Coordinate site measurement activities, maintain measurement records, takeoffs from drawings and BIM models, and validate quantities for payment and reporting.
• Participate in commercial meetings, progress meetings, and claims workshops; present commercial status, forecasts, and recommendations to project stakeholders.
• Support final account negotiation, closeout, and handover including preparing reconciliation, settlement documentation, and release of final payments and retention as applicable.
• Ensure commercial deliverables are compliant with project procedures, contract conditions, and client reporting requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in quantity surveying / commercial management on civil construction or infrastructure projects; experience on large-scale or heavy civils projects preferred.