Quantity Surveyor - Lagos

JOB BRIEF
A quantity surveyor manages all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures. They seek to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality. This includes ensuring statutory building regulations are met.
As a quantity surveyor you could work for either the client or the contractor, in an office or on site. You will be involved in a project from the start, preparing estimates and costs of the work. When the project is in progress, you'll keep track of any variations to the contract that may affect costs and create reports to show profitability.

Responsibilities
To successfully carry out your role, you'll need to:
•prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client;
•undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work;
•assist in establishing a client's requirements and undertake feasibility studies;
•perform risk, value management and cost control;
•advise on a procurement strategy;
•identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks;
•prepare and analyse costings for tenders;
•allocate work to subcontractors;
•provide advice on contractual claims;
•analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports;
•value completed work and arrange payments;
•maintain awareness of the different building contracts in current use;
•understand the implications of health and safety regulations

Skills
You will need to have:
•a practical and logical mind and a methodical way of thinking;
•a creative and innovative approach to problem solving;
•strong numeracy and financial management skills and the ability to learn sophisticated design and costing IT packages;
•the ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information in a simple way to a diverse range of people;
•negotiation and team work skills and the ability to motivate and lead those on site;
•detailed knowledge of past and current building and construction technology, processes, materials, business and legal matters.

QUALIFICATION
Applicants must possess a degree (B.SC OR HND) in this related field.
Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES) is a plus requirement.
Applicants must have 2-5 years of experience
Applicants with other related certification or qualification has an added advantage
The Applicants Must Be Residing in Lagos
HOW TO APPLY

Interested Applicants should forward their CVs (Resume) to plantinumoutsourcingresources @gmail.com or forward their Name, mobile number, Qualification and Post applying for to the number posted on this advert, Not abiding by the rule will lead to total disqualification
NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for Interview /Assessment.