Job Description

Prepare cost analysis based on the architectural drawings, engineering estimates, materials required, and labour involved.



Prepare cost plans to enable design teams to produce practical designs for construction projects, which involve liaising with architects, engineers, and subcontractors.



Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities



Evaluate tenders from contractors and subcontractors and, where appropriate, negotiate with the contractors.



Monitor all commercial information in relation to project, and control all stages of projects within predetermined budget and expenditure



Monitor and keep track of project progress and are responsible for the measurement and valuation of variations in the work during the contract, for agreement of interim payments and the final account.



Carry out monthly valuations of work in progress, including forecasting of final



Provide advice to project staff on commercial and contractual matters, including reviewing and drafting of correspondence.



Commercial vetting of sub-contractor tenders and contracts.



Certification of subcontractor monthly valuations and final accounts.



Work as part of a team to ensure that the requirements of the client are delivered



Able to work well within a team-based environment.



Communicate regularly with project staff and specialist subcontractors to ensure commercial controls are in place, understood and always followed.



Manage and produce accurate formal reports and follow procedures and instructions in accordance with the business



Produce accurate measuring, data transfers, formulations, and calculation



Work in a well-timed manner not to hold up the adjacent teams and project progress



Supply all relevant information to Management



Assist Head of Department when required



Relevant tertiary qualification bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Quantity Surveying Diploma obtained from a recognised tertiary institution



Minimum 1-3 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor in a commercial / property environment



Commercially astute, numerate, risk averse & able to accurately forecast cost



Strong analytical ability with good communication skills



Multi-tasking, self-motivated, energetic team player with a flexible and adaptable approach to work



Have good practical organization skills, planning of resources and programme scheduling.



Be able to provide both summarized and detailed reports, on current activities.



Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project proficient



Between 3 - 5 Years