Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to support with cost planning, cost management and procurement across a portfolio of projects.

• Production of cost estimates at concept, scheme and detailed design stage
• Manage the tender process, review and analyze tender returns and prepare a recommendation to the Project Manager
• Work on shop drawings for the project and review the details under the supervision of the PM
• Evaluate Subcontractor/Contractor shop drawings against the approved drawings
• As primary project cost controller, ensure that the project remains on budget through the design and construction phases
• Liaise with the separate contract admin team to ensure a robust handover of pre-contract documentation and be available to respond to future queries as needed
• Assess and value progress payments and change requests
• Monitoring allocation of costs into the construction accounting software
• Review and compare scopes of work, production rates, and cost data
• Prepare, review, and update cash-flows
• Estimate variation orders for Subcontractors/Contractors
• Review and evaluate payment certificates for Subcontractors/Contractor
• Evaluate and negotiate variations and change orders in liaison with the PM and Design & Construction Team
• Evaluate and negotiate final accounts settlements

Skills

Your Qualifications

Preferred Candidate

Career Level

Mid Career

Years of Experience

Min: 5 Max: 10

Residence Location

Kuwait

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma