Quantity Surveyor
About the job
We are looking for a commercially astute and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor to manage cost, contract and commercial matters across civil and infrastructure projects.
You will work closely with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement and Finance teams to maintain effective cost control, support contract compliance and protect project commercial outcomes from project execution through final account.
This is an opportunity to take an active role in project commercial management, with exposure to cost planning, procurement, subcontract administration, progress claims, variations, contract matters and final accounts within a dynamic civil and infrastructure environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare project budgets, cost plans, cash-flow forecasts and regular cost reports.
- Carry out quantity take-offs, measurement and cost estimation for works, variations and renewal scopes.
- Prepare, submit and evaluate progress claims, payment recommendations, variation claims and final accounts.
- Administer subcontractor and supplier commercial matters in accordance with contract conditions and company procedures.
- Call for quotations, prepare cost comparisons, support tender evaluations and assist with the award of work packages.
- Monitor commitments, actual costs, forecasts and cost-to-complete, and identify cost variances, commercial risks and opportunities at an early stage.
- Prepare contractual notices, records and correspondence in coordination with the Project Manager and commercial team.
- Attend site, progress and commercial meetings with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Conduct site measurements and verification to support accurate valuation, progress claims, variations and cost monitoring.
- Maintain accurate commercial registers and supporting documentation for audit, claims, contractual matters and final-account purposes.
- Support the resolution of commercial and contractual issues throughout project delivery.
- Support junior team members and contribute to consistent commercial practices across projects when required.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant quantity surveying or contract administration experience in construction, civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
- Good knowledge of measurement, cost control, procurement, progress claims, variations, subcontract administration and final accounts.
- Working knowledge of standard construction contract conditions and commercial documentation.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Good negotiation, communication and written skills, with the ability to work effectively with project and stakeholder teams.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and relevant quantity surveying, estimating or cost-reporting tools.
- Able to work independently, manage competing priorities and follow through on commercial matters within project timelines.
- Experience in rail, tunnelling, underground infrastructure, civil maintenance or asset- renewal projects will be an advantage.
- Relevant professional or industry certifications in quantity surveying, contracts or commercial management will be an advantage.
Work Arrangement
This is a project-oriented role requiring regular visits to project sites for measurement, verification, progress assessment and commercial coordination.
The incumbent must be prepared to perform ad hoc shift work outside normal working hours when required by the assigned project, including attendance during critical project activities, measurements, inspections, testing, handover or other operational requirements.
Working hours and site arrangements will depend on the requirements of the assigned project.
How to apply
If you are a team player, meticulous & organized, and more importantly, believe that YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE, we would like to hear from you.
Simply submit your application with your updated Resume by clicking the ‘Apply Now’.
Please indicate the below information in your resume:
· Current & Expected salary
· Reason(s) for leaving
· Notice Period / Availability to commence work
We look forward to hear from you.