Quantity Surveyor

About the role

Tatu City is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Quantity Surveyor to manage cost planning, procurement and financial control of construction projects. The ideal candidate has experience in large-scale residential complexes and/or warehouses.

Key responsibilities

• Cost estimation and budgeting: prepare preliminary estimates, feasibility studies and detailed budgets, develop Bills of Quantities and tender documents, advise on cost-efficient materials and methods, and track budgets.
• Procurement and tendering: assist in selecting contractors and subcontractors, evaluate bids, negotiate and analyse tender and contract costs, and recommend procurement strategies such as traditional, design and build.
• Financial control and reporting: monitor expenditure, forecast final costs, value completed work, certify payments, handle variations and change orders, and reconcile costs.
• Contract administration: administer contracts (FIDIC, JCT, NEC), handle claims, disputes and extension-of-time requests, and liaise with legal teams.
• Risk and value management: identify financial risks, implement value engineering, and advise on lifecycle costing and sustainability.
• Post-construction: finalize accounts including variations and retention releases, resolve disputes, and provide post-project cost analysis.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, building economics or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Registered with BORAQS or an equivalent regulatory body; RICS membership desirable, CIArb membership a strong advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on site-based supervision experience in large-scale residential complexes and/or industrial warehouses.
• Solid understanding of the Kenyan market, especially suppliers and contractors for large-scale residential and warehouse projects.

Required skills

• Proven expertise in FIDIC conditions of contract.
• Exceptional site reporting and documentation skills, with progress tracking, risk assessment and corrective action.
• Technical proficiency in cost estimation, contract administration and dispute resolution (arbitration experience a plus).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOQs and construction methodologies.