Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain detailed cost plans, budgets, and Bills of Quantities (BOQ) for new builds, renovations, and infrastructure projects.
• Conduct quantity take-offs from architectural, structural, and MEP drawings using standard methods (e.g., NRM or similar).
• Administer contracts (including FIDIC, JCT, or local equivalents), handle variations, claims, interim valuations, and final accounts.
• Perform regular cost monitoring, forecasting, cash flow projections, and value engineering to identify savings and control expenditure.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, cost-value reconciliations (CVR), and risk assessments for project stakeholders.
• Assess and manage project risks related to cost, procurement, and contractual matters.
• Ensure compliance with Kenyan building regulations, health & safety standards, and sustainability requirements.
• Support procurement of materials and services while achieving best value.
• Contribute to post-contract reviews and lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building Economics, Construction Management, or a closely related field from a recognized university.
• Proficiency in quantity surveying software (e.g., CostX, Buildsoft, Cubit, or similar) and advanced Microsoft Excel; familiarity with BIM tools is a plus.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and financial management skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and deliver accurate work.
• Knowledge of sustainable construction practices and lifecycle costing is desirable.