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Quantity Surveyor
About this role
The role is for a Quantity Surveyor at CFL Group, based in Lagos. The successful candidate will handle cost estimation, project budgeting, BOQ preparation, contract administration, and overall cost control across CFL Group's construction projects. The employer is a Nigerian company with interests in real estate, energy, power, construction, agriculture and transportation. The position targets individuals with substantial experience in real estate or construction and strong skills in quantity surveying tools and software.
What you would do
- Prepare Bills of Quantities, cost estimates, and project budgets
- Perform detailed measurements and material quantity take-offs
- Monitor construction costs to keep projects within budgets
- Prepare interim valuations, payment certificates, and final accounts
- Evaluate contractors' quotations, tenders and variation claims
- Conduct site inspections to verify work and materials used
- Liaise with engineers, architects, contractors and project managers
- Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality
- Prepare regular cost reports for management
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, contractual terms and company policies
What they are asking for
- BSc or HND in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
- Minimum of 5 years' practical experience in real estate or construction
- Good knowledge of QS tools and quantity surveying software
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and AutoCAD
- Experience with CostX, PlanSwift, Bluebeam Revu or similar tools is an advantage
- Strong knowledge of BOQ preparation, cost estimation, tendering and contract administration
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication and reporting skills
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects
- Membership of NIQS or relevant professional registration is an advantage
- Practical knowledge of CostX/PlanSwift, AutoCAD, Excel, Bluebeam Revu and MS Project
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