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Quantity Surveyor Vacancy at a Reputable Construction Company – Jemi Neil Consulting

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The published deadline was 15 August 2020. This page is retained for reference; the original application instructions below are historical.

Position title: Quantity Surveyor. Location: Lagos State.

About the role

Quantity Surveyor job opportunity is available at Jemi Neil Consulting for individuals who possess relevant qualifications.

Job Description

  • Our client seeks to engage the services of a Quantity Surveyor. The QS prepare estimates, costs and valuation of work done per project
  • He/She is responsible in managing the cost profile relating to building and civil engineering projects
  • QS minimizes the costs of projects and enhance value for money, whilst still achieving the required standards and quality.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client.
  • Undertake costs analysis for repair and maintenance project work.
  • Assist in establishing a client’s requirements and undertaking feasibility studies.
  • Perform risk and value management and cost control.
  • Advise on procurement strategy.
  • Identify, analyze and develop responses to commercial risks.
  • Prepare and analyze costings for tenders.
  • Provide insight on contractual claims.
  • Analyze outcomes and writing detailed progress reports.
  • Value completed work and liaise with the Finance to arrange payments.
  • Maintain awareness of the different building contracts in current use.
  • Understand the implications of health and safety regulations.
  • Provide insight and advise on maintenance costs of specific buildings.
  • Carry out frequent studies and reference on other project cases to solve any problems that occur in the field.
  • Other duties as may be assigned by Head, Commercial.

Experience and qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying (2.1).
  • Professional membership
  • Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in the Construction Industry
  • Working knowledge, skills and competencies and attributes
  • Practical and logical qualities and a methodical way of thinking.
  • A creative and innovative approach to problem-solving.
  • Ability to read and interpret building plans.
  • Strong numeracy skills and the ability to learn design and costing IT packages.
  • Ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information simply to a diverse range of people.
  • Good negotiating and organisational skills.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-worker’s/team members.
  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to listen and fully understand the expectations of the clients.
  • Good interpersonal skill.
  • Working knowledge of use of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Visio and Project).

Application deadline

15th August, 2020.

Application details

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