Quantity Surveyor at Tatu City in Kiambu, Kiambu, Kenya

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Quantity Surveyor (QS) to manage cost planning, procurement, and financial control of construction projects. The ideal candidate should have experience in large-scale residential complexes and/or warehouses.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cost Estimation & Budgeting

• Prepare preliminary cost estimates, feasibility studies, and detailed budgets on all design stages.
• Develop Bills of Quantities (BoQ) and tender documents.
• Advise on cost-efficient materials and construction methods.
• Effective budget tracking to ensure projects stay within financial constraints

2. Procurement & Tendering

• Assist in contractor/subcontractor selection and bid evaluations.
• Preparing, negotiating and analysing costs for tenders and contracts.
• Recommend procurement strategies (traditional, design & build, etc.).

3. Financial Control & Reporting

• Monitor project expenditures and forecast final costs.
• Valuing completed work and certifying payments.
• Conduct interim valuations and progress payment certifications.
• Manage variations, change orders, and cost reconciliation

4. Contract Administration

• Administer contracts (FIDIC) and ensure compliance.
• Handle claims, disputes, and extension-of-time requests.
• Liaise with legal teams on contractual matters.

5. Contract Administration

• Administer contracts (e.g., JCT, NEC, FIDIC) and ensure compliance.
• Handle claims, disputes, and extension-of-time requests.
• Liaise with legal teams on contractual matters.

6. Risk & Value Management

• Identify financial risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Implement value engineering to optimize costs without compromising quality.
• Advise on lifecycle costing and sustainability initiatives.

7. Post-Construction Duties

• Finalize accounts, including variations and retention releases.

• Resolve disputes and close out financial matters.

• Provide post-project cost analysis and lessons learned.

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Building Economics, or a related field from a recognized institution; Master’s degree preferred.

• Registered with the Board of Registered Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (BORAQS) or equivalent regulatory body.

• Professional membership with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS, UK) is desirable.

• Membership with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) is considered a strong advantage

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on site-based supervision experience in large-scale residential complexes and/or industrial warehouses.

• Proven expertise in FIDIC Conditions of Contract.

• Solid understanding of the Kenyan market, particularly regarding large-scale residential complexes and/or warehouse suppliers and contractors.

• Exceptional site reporting & documentation skills, with a focus on progress tracking, risk assessment, and corrective action implementation.

• Technical proficiency in cost estimation, contract administration, and dispute resolution (arbitration experience a plus).

• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOQs, and construction methodologies.