Senior Quantity Surveyor (Construction)

Job Summary

Responsible for managing project costs, contracts, progress claims and subcontractor accounts to ensure projects are completed within budget and contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review tender drawings, specifications and contract documents; prepare quantity take-offs, cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Prepare project budgets, monitor costs and cash flow, and report on project profitability.
• Prepare and submit progress claims with supporting documents; follow up on assessment, certification and payment.
• Identify, evaluate and submit variation orders, including substantiation and negotiation of additional costs.
• Source suppliers and subcontractors, evaluate quotations and negotiate pricing and contract terms.
• Prepare subcontract agreements, assess subcontractor progress claims and recommend payments.
• Maintain records of site instructions, work completed, variations and other contractual correspondence.
• Advise project teams on contractual obligations, notice requirements and potential commercial risks.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, project managers and site teams to resolve quantity, cost and contractual matters.
• Prepare and negotiate final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
• Guide junior quantity surveyors and review their work for accuracy and completeness.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the construction industry, preferably with experience managing projects independently.
• Strong knowledge of measurement, costing, tendering, contract administration and claims management.
• Able to interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and relevant quantity surveying software.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and communication skills.
• Meticulous, responsible and able to manage multiple deadlines.