Quantity Surveyor
Oak and Satin
Product & Project Management
Job Summary
The quantity surveyor (QS) will be primarily responsible for cost planning, contract administration, valuation, and commercial risk management across subcontractor packages for an international standard hotel project. The role ensures cost discipline, financial transparency, and evidence-based decision-making. The QS will also establish and maintain HFN’s Benchmarking Database, capturing unit costs, productivity rates, and lessons learnt to strengthen future negotiations, budgeting, and investor confidence.
- Minimum Qualification : Degree
- Experience Level : Senior level
- Experience Length : 7 years
Job Description/Requirements
Responsibilities:
Cost Planning & Control
- Prepare and maintain the project cost plan in alignment with the design and program.
- Provide cost-to-complete forecasts and highlight budget variances.
- Track committed vs actual expenditure across subcontract packages.
Procurement & Contracts
- Support the PM and Procurement Manager in package scoping, tendering, and evaluation.
- Conduct commercial evaluations of bids and advise on recommendations.
- Draft and review subcontract agreements with back-to-back terms to ensure consistency and clarity.
- Maintain a Variation Order (VO) Log for all scope changes.
Valuations & Payments
- Review subcontractor applications for payment and verify against progress.
- Certify valuations jointly with QC and PM.
- Track retentions, bonds, and securities.
- Ensure payments only on compliance with QC, HSE, and contractual terms.
Cost Reporting
- Prepare monthly cost reports covering committed vs budget, forecast cost-to-complete, variation summary, and cashflow projection.
- Provide cost input for the Monthly Leadership Pack and investor reports.
Benchmarking & Data Intelligence
- Develop and maintain HFN’s benchmarking database (unit costs, productivity rates, lessons learnt).
- Update benchmarking monthly with live data from the operator and past projects.
- Leverage benchmarking insights in negotiations and reporting.
Risk & Compliance
- Maintain a Commercial Risk Register (forex, logistics, subcontractor liquidity).
- Ensure compliance with HFN’s financial governance framework.
- Support resolution of subcontractor claims and disputes.
- Handover Cost Control Toolkit (cost report templates, VO log, benchmarking log).
- Present a summary of the project cost position, risks, and benchmarkinginsights to leadership.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, construction economics, or a related field.
- A minimum of 7 years of QS experience (hospitality/hotel projects preferred).
- Experience in direct subcontractor environments.
- Strong knowledge of cost planning, FIDIC contracts, and valuation processes.
- Experience with FFE/OSE cost management is an advantage.
- Proficiency in Excel/Project Controls; familiarity with MS Project/Primavera preferred.
- Commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
- Detail-orientated with strong analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple subcontractor accounts simultaneously.
- High integrity with an evidence-based approach.
- Strong communication skills with leadership and subcontractors.
Remuneration: NGN 500,000.00 - NGN 1,000,000.00 per month
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