Graduate Quantity Surveyor Job in Nairobi Kenya

Graduate Quantity Surveyor
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Our client in the Building and Construction Industry is seeking a motivated, self-driven and results oriented individual to join its team.
 

Job Summary: The successful candidate will liaise with the Project Officer in site management, site workers supervision and forecasting costs of carrying out construction projects

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparation of contracts, including details regarding quantities of required  materials, Bill of Quantities and Material schedules
• Conduct on-going cost analysis of maintenance and repair work
• Analysing completed work and arranging payment to contractors and suppliers and allocate upcoming work to contractors
• Preparation of valuation for payment certification
• The incumbent will conduct site visits, assessments, projections for future work and seek funding sources and submitting bids
• Carrying out feasibility studies and performing risk analysis evaluations
• Carry out cost control, write reports and prepare and submit final accounts
• Providing advice and forecasts about all costs
• Supervising and training future professionals.

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:

• A University Degree in Quantity Surveying or a closely related field
• Advanced technical education in Construction is an added advantage
• Must have an affiliation with recognized professional bodies in Construction and Quantity Survey in Kenya
• 1 year working experience in quantity surveying
• Able to work within very strict deadlines
• Must have excellent organizational, planning and communication skills
• Must be a quick thinker and have excellent analytical skills.

Application Procedures:
 

All applicants meeting the above qualifications should email their applications attaching detailed Curriculum Vitae (including their expected salary for the position) and an application letter why they are qualified for the position and the names of 3 referees who can provide confidential assessments of their capabilities.

All communication relating to applications for this position should be sent via email to: jobssmartke@gmail.com

Applications MUST be received on or before 5th September, 2014. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.