• Application Deadline:
• Position: Quantity Surveyor



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Building and Construction 
  
  

Job Summary

• The Quantity Surveyor will provide comprehensive cost planning, contract administration, procurement oversight, and project financial analysis across multiple construction and design-and-build projects. The role will ensure value-for-money, financial transparency, accurate cost forecasting, and contract compliance throughout the project lifecycle.


• Working closely with project leads, procurement teams, and contractors, the specialist will monitor work valuations, verify contractor claims, enforce cost control frameworks, and support decision-making through detailed reporting and analysis. The role is pivotal to enhancing project governance, preventing cost overruns, and strengthening commercial accountability across construction sites.

Job Responsibilities

Cost Estimation, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, cost plans, and project budget forecasts.


• Align cost models with project scope, design specifications, and contractual frameworks.


• Review and update cost projections based on evolving project realities.

Procurement Evaluation & Process Management

• Review procurement requests, vendor quotations, and tender submissions.


• Support the tendering process including bid evaluation, negotiation, and contractor selection.


• Ensure procurement integrity and compliance with organisational standards.

Valuation of Work & Contractor Payment Certification

• Conduct site measurements and prepare valuations for completed works.


• Certify interim payment applications based on verified progress and BOQs.


• Validate contractor claims for accuracy and contractual compliance.

Contract Administration & Documentation

• Prepare, review, and manage contractual documents, BOQs, variations, and change orders.


• Track contract deliverables and support resolution of contract-related discrepancies.


• Maintain secure and accurate commercial project documentation.

Project Monitoring, Reporting & Schedule Alignment

• Track project cost performance, cash flow, and financial risks.


• Prepare weekly and monthly cost progress reports for management.


• Ensure alignment between financial performance and project delivery timelines.

Risk Analysis & Cost Control

• Identify cost risks and provide mitigation strategies.


• Recommend cost-saving measures and ensure financial discipline on site.


• Strengthen controls to prevent fraud, waste, and financial leakages.

Team Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with engineers, site managers, procurement leads, and contractors.


• Present findings, cost risks, and recommendations to senior management.


• Maintain strong professional relationships with external and internal stakeholders.

Site Inspections & Quality Verification

• Conduct periodic site visits to verify material utilisation and quality standards.


• Confirm the accuracy of technical and financial claims before approvals.

Technical Tools & Digital Competence

• Use MS Excel (advanced), MS Project/Primavera (basic scheduling), AutoCAD, CostX, or equivalent tools.


• Maintain digital documentation, measurement records, and analytical reports.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.


• Certifications such as NIQS, RICS, PMP, or PMI-CAPM are an added advantage.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Minimum of five years’ professional experience in quantity surveying and project cost management.


• Experience in cost estimation, procurement support, contract administration, and valuation.


• Strong understanding of BOQs, tendering processes, and construction contract models.


• Proficiency in CAD, measurement tools, and project scheduling software.


• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.


• Ability to manage multiple concurrent project deliverables.


• Experience working within a design-and-build construction environment.


• Familiarity with value engineering and project risk management.