We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing all costs related to construction, renovation, and maintenance projects across our real estate portfolio. The Quantity Surveyor will ensure projects are delivered within budget while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
A. Cost Planning & Management
- Prepare cost estimates, budgets, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), schedules of rates and project cost plans.
- Conduct quantity take-offs, measurements and cost assessments for construction, renovation, refurbishment and FM projects.
- Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets and provide regular cost reports.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend value-engineering initiatives.
B. FM Business Development & Pre-Bid Support
- Provide commercial and cost management support for FM bids, proposals and business development opportunities.
- Participate in pre-bid and pre-mobilisation inspections to assess project requirements and associated cost implications.
- Translate technical inspection findings into accurate cost estimates and commercial recommendations.
- Support the development of competitive pricing models and cost proposals for FM and technical services.
C. Project Cost Control & Execution
- Provide quantity surveying support for renovation, rehabilitation, refurbishment and construction projects.
- Monitor project costs, contractor valuations, variations and payment applications.
- Review contractor quotations, assess claims and support final account preparation.
- Work closely with Civil and MEP Engineers to ensure alignment between technical requirements and project costs.
D. Inspection & Facility Condition Assessment
- Support pre-acquisition, pre-occupation, post-construction and facility condition assessments.
- Evaluate the cost implications of identified building defects, maintenance requirements and asset replacement needs.
- Provide cost estimates for corrective works, rehabilitation and capital expenditure requirements.
- Contribute to Annual Facility Condition Assessments (FCA) across existing FM sites.
E. Procurement & Contract Administration
- Prepare tender documentation, BOQs and pricing schedules.
- Conduct commercial evaluations of contractor and supplier submissions.
- Support contractor negotiations, contract administration and commercial risk management.
- Review variations, interim valuations, claims and final accounts to ensure compliance with contractual terms.
F. Lifecycle Costing & FM Mobilisation
- Develop lifecycle cost assessments and capital expenditure estimates for building assets and systems.
- Support the preparation of mobilisation budgets and cost plans for new FM contracts.
- Provide cost inputs into asset replacement plans and long-term maintenance strategies.
- Support the capture of relevant asset and cost information within FM technology platforms, including Alpha CMMS and Eye-on-Site.
G. Technical Standards & Reporting
- Develop and maintain standard cost schedules, pricing benchmarks and specifications for commonly used materials and services.
- Prepare periodic cost, budget and commercial performance reports.
- Monitor construction and engineering cost trends and provide relevant market intelligence.
- Ensure accuracy, consistency and professional standards in all cost-related deliverables.
- Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying
- Minimum of 6–9 years' relevant professional experience in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction, Real Estate, Engineering Consulting or Facilities Management
- Professional membership/registration with the Quantity Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria (QSRBN) is preferred.
- Membership of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) will be an advantage.
- Previous or current experience with any of the leading engineering consulting firms in Nigeria will be an added advantage.
- Strong proficiency in relevant quantity surveying and cost management tools/software.
- Demonstrable experience in project cost management, construction, renovation, refurbishment or rehabilitation projects.
- Experience supporting FM bids, technical proposals, mobilisation or project costing will be an advantage.
- Experience in preparing BOQs, cost estimates, tender documentation, valuations, variations and final accounts.
- Experience working with major construction companies, real estate developers or integrated FM organisations will also be an advantage.
- Good professional appearance and attitude.
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Possess an energetic, outgoing, and friendly demeanor.
- Good time-management skills.
- Persuasive and goal-oriented.
- Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on a company’s success.
- Applicants residing around Lekki, Jakande and its environs would be highly considered