Our client is a leading international construction company that specializes in affordable housing and building solutions through the use of IBS building systems.
They are urgently looking for qualified candidate to fill the position of Quantity Surveyor.
Job Purpose: To manage all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures.
Key Responsibilities
Preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client
Undertaking cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work
Assisting in establishing a client’s requirements and undertaking feasibility studies
Performing risk, value management and cost control
Advising on procurement strategy
Identifying, analyzing and developing responses to commercial risks
Preparing and analyzing costing for tenders
Allocating work to subcontractors
Providing advice on contractual claims
Analyzing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports
Valuing completed work and arranging payments
Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use
Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations
Skills and Experience
Degree or higher diploma in Quantity survey
At least 5 years experience in similar role
Impressive numeracy skills to handle the financial and mathematical demands of the role.
A thorough technical understanding of building construction methods
MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel and Power-point) with excellent command of oral and written English and Kiswahili
Possess business etiquette with a strong work ethic, high level of honesty/integrity, results oriented, ability to deliver under pressure
Ability to read architectural drawings and have an appreciation of construction processes
If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Construction Quantity Surveyor) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before Friday 3rd April, 2015.
Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV
N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing
only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted
The Recruiting Manager
Corporate staffing Services
Nabui House, 3rd floor, Westlands.
(Next to Unga House)