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Senior Quantity Surveyor
About this role
A Senior Quantity Surveyor is needed to oversee construction projects in Lagos, ensuring they stay within budget, schedule and quality standards. The role covers cost management, contracts, procurement and financial documentation, while supporting stakeholders to achieve value for money. Key duties include preparing cost estimates and tender documents, handling bids, negotiating terms with suppliers and subcontractors, and managing project budgets with forecasting and tracking. The position requires coordinating with design teams and ensuring alignment with drawings, specifications and contract conditions. The role targets professionals with extensive quantity surveying experience, relevant certifications and knowledge of construction standards.
What you would do
- Prepare cost estimates, bills of quantities, and tender documents.
- Submit tenders and participate in bidding and negotiation forums.
- Negotiate terms with suppliers and subcontractors.
- Manage project budgets, including cost forecasting and monitoring.
- Maintain accurate financial records for project transactions.
- Provide guidance on procurement, risk management and cost efficiency.
- Identify gaps between BOQ and project drawings, specs, and contracts.
- Coordinate with design teams to review architectural and MEP drawings.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant quantity surveying experience.
- Professional certification or membership in quantity surveying or construction bodies.
- Experience across residential and commercial projects.
- Knowledge of health, safety and environmental standards.
- Proficiency with quantity takeoff tools, BIM and surveying software.
- Understanding of NBC, ANSI/ASHRAE and LEED standards.
- Familiarity with general contracting, design-build and value-based projects.
- Ability to interpret AutoCAD drawings and validate quantities.
- Strong negotiation, analytical and commercial skills.
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