Chief Superintending Quantity Surveyor at Nakuru County Government

No. 01/PROM/2023/05

Requirements for appointment

• Served in the grade of Senior Superintending Quantity Surveyor or comparable and relevant position in the public service for at least three (3) years;
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Building Economics/Quantity Surveying or itsequivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution; 
• Been Registered with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya as a Quantity Surveyor; 
• Corporate Membership of the Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK) or Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK); 
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized Institution; 
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability required for effective planning, direction, control and coordination of quantity surveying function; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordination, checking and recommending for approval of tender documents including Bill of Quantities prepared by Quantity Surveyors in the unit to ensure professional standards and accuracy;
• Counter checking of site measurements and valuations, variation orders, calculation of fluctuations and preparation of final accounts; 
• Preparation of cost estimates, Bill of Quantities, monthly valuation on site, site re-measurements, preparation of variation orders and final accounts involving the implementation of development projects for various Departments;
• Supervise the Quantity Surveying services in the County and will be responsible for the administration and supervision of all staff working under him/her; 
• Coordination of design, supervision of construction and maintenance of public buildings, civil and other public works; and
• Responsible for research activities.