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Consultant Quantity Surveyor
About this role
The role is for a Consultant Quantity Surveyor based in Lagos, with IPMC, a company of professional consultants serving oil and gas, infrastructure and building sectors. The position focuses on cost and contract management across all project stages, including estimation, tendering, budgeting, and value engineering to ensure cost efficiency and compliance with industry standards. The candidate should demonstrate strong technical, analytical, and leadership abilities to manage teams and deliver client services. The employer emphasises operational, commercial experience and a client-focused approach in delivering comprehensive services. The role involves client interaction, project monitoring, and mentoring junior staff as part of project delivery and business development support.
What you would do
- Lead cost planning, estimation, and control for multiple construction and engineering projects.
- Prepare Bills of Quantities, cost breakdowns, and tender documents.
- Conduct feasibility and cost–benefit analyses for proposed projects.
- Provide accurate cost projections during design, procurement, and execution phases.
- Prepare and review tender documents, contracts, and bid evaluations.
- Manage tendering processes and coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors.
- Monitor contract performance, variations, and claims.
- Lead value engineering exercises and advise on cost‑effective methods and materials.
- Track project progress, interim valuations, and payment certifications.
- Provide regular cost reports and financial updates to management and clients.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or related field.
- Registered Quantity Surveyor (NIQS, RQS) is required.
- Project Management certification (PMP/PRINCE2) is an added advantage.
- Experience of at least 15 years in cost consultancy or construction project management.
- Experience in pre-contract and post-contract phases on large-scale projects.
- Strong proficiency with cost estimating and QS software (e.g., CostX, Candy, QS CAD, MS Project).
- Knowledge of standard contract forms (FIDIC, JCT, NEC).
- Excellent analytical, numerical, negotiation, and leadership skills.
- Strong communication and ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
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