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Quantity Surveyor
Tatu City
Job at a glance
- Employer
- Tatu City
- Position
- Quantity Surveyor
- Location
- Kiambu County, Kenya
- Experience
- 5+ years site-based QS experience
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in QS or related field
- Salary
- Not stated in the advert
- Application deadline
- Open until filled (listed until 23 October 2026)
- Posted on VacancyKE
- 6 October 2026
VacancyKE summary
Tatu City is hiring a Quantity Surveyor to manage cost planning, procurement, and financial control for construction projects. You will oversee budgets, administer contracts, and handle valuations for large-scale residential complexes or warehouses.
What stands out about this opportunity
- Focus on large-scale residential and warehouse projects
- Requires proven expertise in FIDIC conditions
- Involves full cycle from budgeting to post-construction closeout
Key responsibilities
- Prepare preliminary cost estimates, feasibility studies, and detailed budgets across all design stages.
- Develop Bills of Quantities (BoQ) and tender documents; advise on cost-efficient materials.
- Track budgets effectively to ensure projects remain within financial constraints.
- Assist in contractor selection, bid evaluations, and negotiating costs for tenders and contracts.
- Monitor project expenditures, forecast final costs, and certify payments through interim valuations.
- Manage variations, change orders, and cost reconciliation throughout the project lifecycle.
- Administer FIDIC, JCT, or NEC contracts; handle claims, disputes, and extension-of-time requests.
- Identify financial risks, implement value engineering, and finalize accounts post-construction.
Who should apply?
This role suits experienced Quantity Surveyors with BORAQS registration and a background in large-scale residential or warehouse projects who are proficient in FIDIC contracts and cost management.
Key requirements
- BORAQS registration
- 5+ years site-based experience
- FIDIC contract expertise
- Bachelor's in QS/Building Economics
- Kenyan market knowledge
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Professional membership with RICS (UK).
- Membership with CIArb is considered a strong advantage.
- Arbitration experience.
How to apply
- Apply via the Workable link provided in the advert address.
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Original employer advertisement
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The employer’s advert
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Quantity Surveyor (QS) to manage cost planning, procurement, and financial control of construction projects. The ideal candidate should have experience in large-scale residential complexes and/or warehouses.
Key Responsibilities
1. Cost Estimation & Budgeting
• Prepare preliminary cost estimates, feasibility studies, and detailed budgets on all design stages.
• Develop Bills of Quantities (BoQ) and tender documents.
• Advise on cost-efficient materials and construction methods.
• Effective budget tracking to ensure projects stay within financial constraints
2. Procurement & Tendering
• Assist in contractor/subcontractor selection and bid evaluations.
• Preparing, negotiating and analysing costs for tenders and contracts.
• Recommend procurement strategies (traditional, design & build, etc.).
3. Financial Control & Reporting
• Monitor project expenditures and forecast final costs.
• Valuing completed work and certifying payments.
• Conduct interim valuations and progress payment certifications.
• Manage variations, change orders, and cost reconciliation
4. Contract Administration
• Administer contracts (FIDIC) and ensure compliance.
• Handle claims, disputes, and extension-of-time requests.
• Liaise with legal teams on contractual matters.
5. Contract Administration
• Administer contracts (e.g., JCT, NEC, FIDIC) and ensure compliance.
• Handle claims, disputes, and extension-of-time requests.
• Liaise with legal teams on contractual matters.
6. Risk & Value Management
• Identify financial risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Implement value engineering to optimize costs without compromising quality.
• Advise on lifecycle costing and sustainability initiatives.
7. Post-Construction Duties
• Finalize accounts, including variations and retention releases.
• Resolve disputes and close out financial matters.
• Provide post-project cost analysis and lessons learned.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Building Economics, or a related field from a recognized institution; Master’s degree preferred.
• Registered with the Board of Registered Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (BORAQS) or equivalent regulatory body.
• Professional membership with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS, UK) is desirable.
• Membership with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) is considered a strong advantage
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on site-based supervision experience in large-scale residential complexes and/or industrial warehouses.
• Proven expertise in FIDIC Conditions of Contract.
• Solid understanding of the Kenyan market, particularly regarding large-scale residential complexes and/or warehouse suppliers and contractors.
• Exceptional site reporting & documentation skills, with a focus on progress tracking, risk assessment, and corrective action implementation.
• Technical proficiency in cost estimation, contract administration, and dispute resolution (arbitration experience a plus).
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOQs, and construction methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
1. Cost Estimation & Budgeting
• Prepare preliminary cost estimates, feasibility studies, and detailed budgets on all design stages.
• Develop Bills of Quantities (BoQ) and tender documents.
• Advise on cost-efficient materials and construction methods.
• Effective budget tracking to ensure projects stay within financial constraints
2. Procurement & Tendering
• Assist in contractor/subcontractor selection and bid evaluations.
• Preparing, negotiating and analysing costs for tenders and contracts.
• Recommend procurement strategies (traditional, design & build, etc.).
3. Financial Control & Reporting
• Monitor project expenditures and forecast final costs.
• Valuing completed work and certifying payments.
• Conduct interim valuations and progress payment certifications.
• Manage variations, change orders, and cost reconciliation
4. Contract Administration
• Administer contracts (FIDIC) and ensure compliance.
• Handle claims, disputes, and extension-of-time requests.
• Liaise with legal teams on contractual matters.
5. Contract Administration
• Administer contracts (e.g., JCT, NEC, FIDIC) and ensure compliance.
• Handle claims, disputes, and extension-of-time requests.
• Liaise with legal teams on contractual matters.
6. Risk & Value Management
• Identify financial risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Implement value engineering to optimize costs without compromising quality.
• Advise on lifecycle costing and sustainability initiatives.
7. Post-Construction Duties
• Finalize accounts, including variations and retention releases.
• Resolve disputes and close out financial matters.
• Provide post-project cost analysis and lessons learned.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Building Economics, or a related field from a recognized institution; Master’s degree preferred.
• Registered with the Board of Registered Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (BORAQS) or equivalent regulatory body.
• Professional membership with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS, UK) is desirable.
• Membership with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) is considered a strong advantage
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on site-based supervision experience in large-scale residential complexes and/or industrial warehouses.
• Proven expertise in FIDIC Conditions of Contract.
• Solid understanding of the Kenyan market, particularly regarding large-scale residential complexes and/or warehouse suppliers and contractors.
• Exceptional site reporting & documentation skills, with a focus on progress tracking, risk assessment, and corrective action implementation.
• Technical proficiency in cost estimation, contract administration, and dispute resolution (arbitration experience a plus).
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOQs, and construction methodologies.