ENGINEER, QUANTITY SURVEYING

Job Purpose

Manage the financial and contractual aspects of construction projects, from initial planning through to completion. Responsible for cost estimation, budgeting, procurement, contract management, and ensuring that the project is completed within its financial constraints.

Key Accountability Areas

Cost Estimation:

• Prepare estimates for labor, materials, and overheads
• Conduct feasibility studies
• Analyze drawings and specs for accurate forecasts

Budget Management:

• Monitor and report on budgets
• Recommend cost-saving measures
• Identify inefficiencies

Contract Administration:

• Draft and review contracts
• Ensure contract compliance
• Manage variations and advise on obligations

Procurement:

• Oversee procurement of resources
• Evaluate suppliers
• Align purchases with budget and schedule

Measurement and Valuation:

• Measure completed work and prepare valuations
• Conduct site visits to verify progress
• Maintain accurate records

Risk Management:

• Identify and mitigate financial risks
• Monitor legal, safety, and environmental compliance

Reporting and Documentation:

• Provide financial reports
• Maintain records of contracts and payments
• Prepare final accounts

Collaboration and Communication:

• Coordinate with project stakeholders
• Resolve cost and contract issues
• Support team alignment

Value Engineering:

• Evaluate design options for cost-efficiency
• Recommend improvements without affecting quality

Cost Control:

• Implement cost control strategies
• Update estimates with scope or schedule changes

Role Accountability

HR Proficiency:

• Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job
• To have a vision and a plan for the career path and how to achieve it.

Delivery:

• Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-Solving:

• Solve any related problems arise and escalate any complex operational issues.

Quality:

• Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

Business Process Improvements:

• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automations opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance:

• Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Health, Safety, and Environment:

• Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.

Academic Qualification

Work Experience

Technical / Functional Competencies