Cost Engineer/Quantity Surveyor

To provide accurate cost estimation, cost control, budgeting, and quantity surveying services throughout the project lifecycle to ensure effective financial planning, efficient use of resources, and alignment with project goals in compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities:

• Integrate HSE requirements into cost planning
• Allocate budgets for HSE-related activities
• Ensure cost planning reflects safety and environmental standards
• Evaluate impact of design changes on HSE budgets
• Collaborate with HSE team for risk-related costing
• Monitor project expenditures vs. budget.
• Track and report cost variances.
• Ensure compliance with contracts and regulatory standards.
• Audit and reconcile cost reports
• Identify and address potential cost overruns.
• Include HSE training costs in the project budget
• Assess cost-effectiveness of training programs
• Support procurement of safety training services
• Monitor actual vs. forecasted training costs
• Liaise with HSE unit for needs assessment
• Coordinate with project teams to validate cost estimates
• Clarify BOQ assumptions with engineering team
• Support procurement planning and bidding
• Review scope changes with discipline leads
• Promote cost consciousness within the team
• Prepare cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and cost-to-complete estimates
• Maintain cost records and variation registers
• Ensure data integrity in cost systems
• Support financial reporting and audits
• Provide timely updates to management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related fields.
• Experience in the construction industry, particularly in dams and hydro projects, is highly desirable.
• Prepare and manage material procurement schedules.
• Preparation of Cost Reports and reviewing of project cost reports.
• Tracking and controlling project costs against budget, identifying and mitigating potential overruns.
• Managing all contractual aspects of the project, including preparing tender documents, reviewing contracts, and handling variations.
• Identifying and managing potential commercial risks and opportunities, including value engineering exercises.
• Preparing and managing material procurement schedules.
• Reviewing and approving subcontractor quotations and payments.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement processes, and contract law.
• Proficient in cost management software and tools
• Familiarity with project management frameworks and techniques

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