Civil Quantity Surveyor and Design

Job description

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor (Civil & ID) Role Summary: Responsible for supporting pre-contract and commercial functions including BOQ preparation, cost control, and tender support. Responsibilities: • Prepare and review BOQs and cost plans • Conduct quantity take-offs from drawings • Support tender pricing and commercial submissions • Evaluate subcontractor quotations • Assist in contract administration and cost control • Support risk and value engineering activities.

Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• Essential
• BSc or BEng / HNDE in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum 9–11 years of post-graduate experience in a QS / Estimation role within the construction industry (contractor side).
• Demonstrable experience across both pre-contract and post-contract functions.
• Working knowledge of standard forms of contract (JCT, NEC3/NEC4, FIDIC, or equivalent).
• Proficiency in measurement and estimating software (e.g., CostX, Buildsoft, Bluebeam).
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Advance knowledge in Candy Cost Estimation tool.
• Experience in a specific sector such as residential, commercial, infrastructure, fit-out, or civils.
• CORE COMPETENCIES
• Commercial awareness and sound contractual understanding.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as within a team.
• Proactive problem-solving approach with a focus on value and risk management.
• Professional integrity and commitment to delivering high-quality outputs.

Skills