Job Description
Job Description
- Our client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to oversee and manage all aspects of civil construction operations in Lagos.
Responsibilities
- Reviewing construction plans and formulating quantity requirements.
- Scrutinizing maintenance and material costs, along with contracts to secure optimal deals.
- Collaborating with site managers, clients, contractors, and subcontractors.
- Generating reports, analyses, contracts, budgets, risk assessments, and related documents.
- Crafting performance reports and scopes and quantities for subcontracted works.
- Advising managers and clients on enhancement strategies.
- Monitoring materials and replenishing supplies as needed.
- Documenting design changes and updating budgets accordingly.
- Establishing and nurturing professional relationships with both external and internal stakeholders.
- Coordinating and aligning valuated works with client representatives.
- Overseeing and training local QS personnel.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Qualified Civil Engineer/Quantity Surveyor.
- A decade of professional experience in a similar senior position.
- Previous experience in construction estimating or finance is advantageous.
- Profound understanding of construction, particularly in large-scale projects like infrastructure.
- Strong organizational, planning, and strategic capabilities.
- Exceptional negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a multicultural environment.
- Prior exposure to emerging/African markets is a bonus.
- Fluency in both written and spoken English.