Quantity Surveyor
Core
Provide pre-contract and post-contract expertise for building projects including schools, hospitals, and housing by monitoring costs and assessing claims.
Role type
mid-senior IC quantity surveyor
Builds
cost estimates, bills of quantities, cost reports, and contract administration for infrastructure projects
Domain
construction + cost management
Required skills
quantity take-offs, cost estimation, contract administration, variation assessment, cost reporting, budget tracking, claim evaluation
Preferred skills
experience on large-budget complex projects, understanding of building construction methods and contractual processes
Technologies
building drawings, specifications, cost management software
Responsibilities
undertaking detailed measurements and quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications; supporting cost estimation and planning, preparing bills of quantities and assessing tenders; assessing variations and claims, evaluating the cost implications of construction changes; overseeing contract administration during delivery phases, maintaining accurate records and cost assessments; preparing cost reports, tracking expenditure against budgets and forecasting anticipated final costs; liaising with clients, contractors, consultants and Project Managers to resolve cost queries and support project outcomes
