Senior Quantity Surveyor

About the role

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will lead the full scope of quantity surveying activities for construction projects, ensuring accurate cost estimation, risk mitigation, and effective subcontractor management.

Key responsibilities

• Perform material take‑offs, variations, and prepare comprehensive Bills of Quantities (BQ).
• Review specifications and technical requirements from tender documents.
• Identify contractual risks during the tender phase and propose mitigation strategies.
• Assist the team with cost estimates for additional works.
• Lead the measurement take‑off process and manage quotation and tender preparation, especially for mechanical works.
• Call for quotations, evaluate subcontractor bids, and formulate competitive tender pricing.
• Manage project budgets, costing, and maintain good rapport with subcontractors.
• Evaluate and certify subcontractors' progress payments.
• Undertake any other tasks assigned by the Manager or Director.

Required profile

• Senior‑level experience in quantity surveying within the construction industry.
• Proven ability to handle full‑cycle tendering, budgeting, and subcontractor management.
• Strong analytical skills to assess specifications, risks, and cost implications.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with internal teams and external subcontractors.

Required skills

• Material take‑off and quantity measurement.
• Preparation of Bills of Quantities (BQ).
• Tender documentation review and risk assessment.
• Cost estimating and budgeting.
• Subcontractor bid evaluation and progress payment certification.