Quantity Surveyor (QS)

Role Overview

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will manage the commercial and financial side of construction projects, from measuring and pricing work before construction through to payments and final accounts. Your cost tracking and contract oversight will help project teams make informed decisions, manage financial risks and deliver work within approved budgets and contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare project budgets, cost plans, estimates and financial forecasts, and measure quantities from drawings and project documentation.
• Produce tender documents and Bills of Quantities, and request quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Assist with tender assessments and contractor selection, and prepare subcontract agreements.
• Compile interim payment applications covering completed work, materials on site and subcontractor claims, and submit them to clients on time.
• Administer construction contract records and check that financial documentation aligns with project specifications and contractual terms.
• Track project spending, labour and material use against approved budgets; report commitments, forecasts and budget variances in weekly and periodic updates.
• Identify potential cost overruns and financial risks, recommend corrective measures, process payment certificates and complete project accounts at handover.
• Attend site and progress meetings, coordinating with clients, consultants, engineers, architects, contractors and internal teams on cost matters.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Construction Economics or a related discipline.
• At least four years of hands-on experience in the construction industry.
• Membership of a relevant professional body, such as the Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK) or the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK).
• Working knowledge of construction processes and project cost management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and coordination abilities, with careful attention to detail.
• Demonstrated integrity and reliability.