Quantity Surveyor at H. Young & CO. (E.A) Ltd

Overall Objective: To manage all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects, from project commencement to completion.

Roles & Responsibilities of the Quantity Surveyor:

• Preparations of various tender and contract documents
• Prepare and submit valuations for work done on site.
• Manage variations in the Contract
• Advising the Project manager on contractual matters.
• Preparation of Progress reports.
• Management of subcontractors.
• Undertaking cost analysis for various project activities.
• Advising on procurement requirements.
• Preparing and analysing costing for tenders
• Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks

Educational Qualifications of the Quantity Surveyor:

• Be a holder of a relevant degree in Quantity Surveying
• 5 -10 years’ experience in a similar role preferably with a contractor.
• Being a registered member of BORAQS shall be added advantage.

Skills Required for the Quantity Surveyor Jobs:

• Impressive numeracy skills to handle the financial and mathematical demands of the role.
• A thorough technical understanding of building construction methods
• MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel and Power-point) with excellent command of oral and written English and Kiswahili
• Possess business etiquette with a strong work ethic, high level of honesty/integrity, results oriented, ability to deliver under pressure
• Ability to read, interpret construction drawings / documents and have a good appreciation of construction processes