We are seeking an experienced and highly competent Senior Quantity Surveyor with 15 - 20 years of professional experience in the construction and built environment industry. The successful candidate will provide strategic and technical leadership in project cost management, contract administration, procurement, commercial management, and financial control across the organisation's construction projects.
The ideal candidate must possess extensive knowledge of construction economics, cost planning, contract management, tendering, project budgeting, and financial risk management, with a proven ability to lead quantity surveying functions and provide sound commercial advice to management and project stakeholders.
- Provide strategic leadership and technical oversight of all quantity surveying and cost management activities across projects.
- Develop project cost plans, comprehensive budgets, detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and cost estimates.
- Oversee quantity take-offs, measurements, cost analysis, and preparation of tender documentation.
- Lead tender evaluation, contractor prequalification, commercial negotiations, and procurement processes.
- Monitor project budgets, cash flows, expenditure, and financial performance to ensure effective cost control.
- Review and approve interim valuations, payment applications, final accounts, and financial statements for projects.
- Manage contract administration, including contractual obligations, claims, variations, extensions of time, and dispute resolution.
- Identify, assess, and manage commercial and financial risks associated with construction projects.
- Provide professional advice on cost implications of design changes, project variations, construction methods, and procurement decisions.
- Lead the preparation, review, and negotiation of variation orders, claims, and contractual adjustments.
- Conduct periodic site inspections and commercial reviews to verify work progress, quantities, and project expenditure.
- Establish and implement cost control procedures, reporting frameworks, and commercial management systems.
- Provide cost-saving strategies and value engineering recommendations without compromising project quality and specifications.
- Supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidance to junior and intermediate Quantity Surveyors.
- Collaborate with architects, structural engineers, project managers, contractors, suppliers, and other consultants to ensure effective project delivery.
- Prepare and present periodic commercial reports, cost forecasts, financial analyses, and project performance reports to management.
- Oversee project close-out, final account reconciliation, and commercial documentation.
- Ensure compliance with relevant professional standards, construction regulations, contractual requirements, and industry best practices.
Qualifications and Professional Certifications
- Bachelor's Degree (B.Sc./B.Tech) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Quantity Surveying from a recognised institution.
- Master's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline will be an added advantage.
Professional Membership and Registration
- Must be a registered Quantity Surveyor with the Quantity Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria (QSRBN).
- Must be a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (FNIQS).
- Membership or professional recognition from international bodies such as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) will be an added advantage.
- Relevant professional development certifications in construction contract administration, project management, commercial management, or cost engineering will be beneficial.
Required Experience and Competencies
- 15 - 20 years of progressive professional experience in Quantity Surveying, with substantial experience in building construction, infrastructure, engineering, or project management.
- Demonstrable experience managing complex construction projects and providing senior-level commercial and cost management oversight.
- Strong expertise in cost planning, BOQ preparation, tender management, contract administration, claims, valuations, and final accounts.
- Proven experience leading quantity surveying teams and managing multiple projects.
- Extensive knowledge of construction contracts, procurement procedures, project financial management, and commercial risk assessment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and relevant QS software such as CostX, PlanSwift, Cubit, or equivalent.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and professional report-writing abilities.
- High standards of integrity, accountability, accuracy, and professional judgement.