Quantity Surveyor Manager

Position Objective:

The main purpose of the role of Quantity Surveyor Manager is to ensure efficient and strategic commercial leadership and oversight of all quantity surveying functions across large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring effective cost management, contractual compliance, and budgetary control. The Quantity Surveyor Manager plays a key role in maximizing project value, minimizing financial risk, and supporting the timely and cost-effective delivery of infrastructure works, while maintaining strong relationships with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies, and promoting industry best practices within the project team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage all aspects of quantity surveying, cost planning, and commercial reporting across multiple projects.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, and cash flow projections in alignment with project timelines.
• Administer and manage contracts, including tendering, contract negotiation, variations, and claims.
• Ensure accurate valuation of works, preparation of interim applications, and final accounts.
• Monitor project expenditures and provide monthly cost/value reconciliation and forecasting reports.
• Coordinate with project managers, consultants, and contractors to ensure timely procurement and financial controls.
• Identify commercial risks and develop mitigation strategies to safeguard the project’s financial interests.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal, contractual, and regulatory standards, including FIDIC or other applicable frameworks.
• Support senior leadership with commercial insights, reporting, and strategic recommendations.
• Mentor and supervise junior quantity surveyors, ensuring adherence to best practices and continuous development.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field (Professional accreditation such as MRICS is preferred).
• Minimum of 8–10 years’ experience in quantity surveying, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership capacity.
• Proven experience in managing commercial aspects of mid- to large-scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement strategies, and cost control methodologies.
• Proficiency in MS Office and quantity surveying software (e.g., Candy, CostX, or similar platforms).
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strategic cost planning and financial acumen, Contract administration and commercial risk management
• Leadership and team development, Problem-solving and decision-making
• Stakeholder management and client relations
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and integrity