Quantity Surveyor

Responsibilities:

Cost Estimation & Budgeting:

• Prepare cost estimates, bills of quantities (BOQs) and material quantity take-offs.
• Review drawings and specifications to determine quantities and cost implications.
• Support project budgeting, cost planning and financial forecasting.
• Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets.
  

Measurement & Valuation:

• Measure completed works and prepare interim valuations and payment applications.
• Verify contractors' and subcontractors' claims before recommending payments.
• Conduct site measurements to confirm quantities of work executed.
• Maintain accurate records of measurements, valuations and payments.
  

Contract Administration & Variations:

• Review contract documents, scope of work and pricing schedules.
• Assess variations, change orders and additional works.
• Prepare variation estimates and maintain a variation register.
• Support the preparation and review of contractual claims and final accounts.
  

Procurement & Commercial Support:

• Provide quantity and cost information to support procurement decisions.
• Review supplier and subcontractor quotations for commercial competitiveness.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Finance, Construction and Project Controls teams.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or project specifications.
  

Cost Reporting & Documentation:

• Prepare periodic cost reports, forecasts and budget variance analyses.
• Maintain accurate records of BOQs, valuations, variations and commercial correspondence.
• Highlight potential cost overruns and recommend corrective actions.
• Support commercial reviews, audits and final account preparation.
  

Requirements:

• A minimum of an HND in quantity surveying.
• Minimum of 5–8 years' relevant construction experience.
• Experience in large-scale building, high-rise, healthcare or institutional projects is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and quantity surveying software such as CostX, Cubit or similar tools.
• Strong knowledge of construction measurement, BOQs, cost estimation and contract administration.
• Membership of NIQS or registration with QSRBN is an advantage, as applicable.
  

Key Competencies:

• Cost estimation and budgeting
• Quantity take-offs and measurement
• Contract and variation management
• Interim valuations and payment certification support
• Cost reporting and forecasting
• Microsoft Excel and QS software proficiency
• Negotiation and commercial analysis
• Attention to detail and analytical thinking
  

Key Performance Indicator:

• Accuracy of cost estimates, BOQs and quantity measurements.
• Timely preparation of valuations and cost reports.
• Effective monitoring and control of project costs.
• Accurate assessment and documentation of variations.
• Timely identification of budget deviations and cost risks.
• Proper commercial documentation and contract compliance.
  

Value Proposition: 

• An opportunity to contribute to a landmark construction project.
• Manage significant commercial and cost-control activities and strengthen professional expertise on a complex, multidisciplinary development.
  

Location Preference: Candidates currently residing in Uyo or its immediate environs are preferred. Candidates willing to relocate to Uyo may also be considered.