Quantity Surveyor

Role Overview

Pre-Contract

• Prepare cost estimates, cost plans, feasibility studies, and budget forecasts.
• Develop procurement strategies and prepare tender documentation, including Bills of Quantities (BoQs).
• Manage tender evaluations and provide contract award recommendations.
• Deliver value engineering and cost optimization solutions.
• Support contract negotiations and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure effective commercial planning and project delivery.

Post-Contract

• Administer contracts and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Review and certify contractor payment applications and valuations.
• Assess variations, claims, and extension of time submissions.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, and cash flow forecasts.
• Prepare commercial and financial reports for clients and project stakeholders.
• Manage final accounts and project close-out activities.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks while supporting dispute avoidance and resolution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of total professional experience in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management.
• Minimum 4 years of experience within a recognized engineering consultancy environment.
• Demonstrated pre-contract and post-contract experience on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of cost planning, procurement, tendering, contract administration, and final account management.
• Extensive experience with FIDIC contracts and contract management principles.
• Proven ability to manage variations, claims, and commercial negotiations.

Workplace

• Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.