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Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Lagos
Job Description
A Quantity surveyor will manage all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures. Working either for the client or the contractor, in an office or on site, also involved in a project from the start.
The Quantity surveyor must seek to minimise the cost of a project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality. This includes ensuring statutory building regulations are met. Also required to prepare estimates and costs of the work and when the project is in progress, keep track of any variations to the contract that may affect costs and create reports to show profitability. The below are the responsibilities of the Quantity surveyor;
• prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client
• undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work
• assist in establishing a client's requirements and undertake feasibility studies
• perform risk, value management and cost control
• advise on a procurement strategy
• identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks
• prepare and analyse costings for tenders
• allocate work to subcontractors
• provide advice on contractual claims
• analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports
• value completed work and arrange payments
• maintain awareness of the different building contracts in current use
• understand the implications of health and safety regulations.
• offer advice on property taxation
• provide post-occupancy advice, facilities management services and life cycle costing advice
• assist clients in locating and accessing additional and alternative sources of funding
• advise on the maintenance costs of specific buildings.
Qualifications
• 8-10 years of active work experience in a reputable organization
• First degree in Quantity Surveying or any equivalent such as;
- Building or construction
- Civil or structural engineering
- Economics
- Geography
- Mathematics
- Urban and land studies.
• Master’s degree in Quantity surveying or equivalent
• Professional Qualification in the Quantity surveying field is desirable
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads
• Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services
• a practical and logical mind and a methodical way of thinking
• a creative and innovative approach to problem solving
• strong numeracy and financial management skills
• the ability to learn sophisticated design and costing IT packages
• the ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information in a simple way to a diverse range of people
• negotiation and team work skills
• the ability to motivate and lead those on site
• detailed knowledge of past and current building and construction technology, processes, materials, business and legal matters.
How To Apply
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