Quantity Surveyor (Coastal Team)

A. Primary Purpose of the Role:

• To lead and manage cost planning, control, and commercial administration of large-scale construction or infrastructure projects, ensuring value for money, contractual compliance, and financial efficiency from pre-contract to post-completion stages.

B. Key Responsibilities:

1. Pre-Contract Duties:

• Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates and feasibility studies.
• Manage and review bills of quantities, tender documents, and procurement strategies.
• Support risk analysis and value engineering exercises.

2. Contract Management:

• Administer contracts (e.g., FIDIC, NEC, or local forms).
• Evaluate and negotiate tenders and subcontractor agreements.
• Monitor contract compliance and change management.

3. Cost Control and Reporting:

• Track budget vs actual costs, provide cost forecasts, and mitigate variances.
• Approve and certify interim payments, variations, and claims.
• Provide monthly cost reports and financial dashboards to stakeholders.

4. Team Leadership and Coordination:

• Mentor and supervise junior QS staff.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and finance teams.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and consultants professionally.

5. Post-Contract Duties:

• Prepare and negotiate final accounts.
• Support audits and project close-out reporting.
• Document lessons learned and contribute to process improvements.

C. Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Professional accreditation (e.g., RICS, CIArb, ICE, or local equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead QS role.
• Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract and cost management software (e.g., Candy, CostX, Excel).