quantity surveyor

The Quantity Surveyor assists in all costs and contractual issues in Main Contract as well as Sub-Contracts connected to the project.

A summary of the responsibilities of this position are, and not limited to, as follows:

Ensure accurate measurement of quantities to assist in the preparation of progress payment claims, variation order claims and payments to subcontractors and suppliers including all final accounts.

Involve in preparing regular cost reports including maintenance budget cost controls.

Assist in maintaining good documentation of events at site for variation order / EOT claims.

To work closely with the site storemen to ensure proper documentation of materials control.

Be familiar with the specifications and scope of works at various stages of the project.

Assist in the procurement of sub-contractors and suppliers of specified materials.

Learn and be adequately briefed on the contractual / legal rights of the Main Contractor in order to advise colleagues at site and the management on any choke points during the project.

Adherence to safety practices in the workplace.

Value Add of Position

Help the project’s bottom line by monitoring and implementing cost controls.

Establish a good relationship with Client, Consultants and subcontractors to ensure that the project is smoothly managed in terms of resources and timeline.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Education: Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building or Civil Engineering

Experience: Minimum 2 years of working experience in tendering, estimating and measurement of quantities in civil projects

Good analytical skills

Technical Competencies

Robust knowledge of materials and construction at site

Strong measurement skill

Ability to use measurement software

Good understanding of the principles of contracts