Job Description
Job Summary
- We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-driven Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management activities across complex and high-value projects.
- The ideal candidate will oversee all aspects of financial and contractual management, ensuring optimal value delivery while maintaining compliance with legal and quality standards.
- The Senior Quantity Surveyor will act as a strategic partner to project teams, clients, and contractors to drive efficient project execution from pre-contract to project completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the preparation and analysis of cost estimates, bills of quantities, tender documents, and contract documentation.
- Lead cost planning and control activities from feasibility stage through to final account.
- Administer and manage contracts, including preparation of interim valuations, final accounts, and negotiation of claims and variations.
- Provide accurate forecasts of project costs and monitor budgets against expenditures.
- Advise on procurement strategies and contract selection.
- Manage risk assessment and mitigation strategies related to project costs.
- Prepare detailed financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Negotiate and resolve contractual disputes and claims effectively.
- Lead value engineering exercises to optimize project costs without compromising quality.
- Mentor and supervise junior quantity surveyors and other cost management team members.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, health and safety laws, and ethical practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related discipline.
- Professional membership such as MRICS, MNIQS, or equivalent (Chartered status preferred).
- Minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience, with at least 5 years in a senior or leadership QS role.
- Extensive experience across pre-contract and post-contract phases in major construction projects (e.g., commercial, residential, infrastructure, or mixed-use developments).
- Strong understanding of standard forms of contract (e.g., FIDIC, JCT, NEC, etc.).
- Proficiency in cost management software (e.g., CostX, Candy, or similar tools) and MS Office Suite.
- Excellent negotiation, leadership, analytical, and financial reporting skills.
- Ability to work independently, handle multiple high-value projects simultaneously, and make critical decisions under pressure.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, or related field.
- Experience with projects involving sustainable or green building practices.
- Strong network within the construction, real estate, or infrastructure sectors.