Graduate Quantity Surveyor

• Graduate Quantity Surveyor
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• Nairobi
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• Construction
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• Job summary
• The Graduate Quantity Surveyor will support the Quantity Surveying team in managing the financial and contractual aspects of construction and interior fit-out projects.
• Min Qualification:
• Bachelors

Experience

• Level:
• Internship & Graduate
• Length:
• No Experience/Less than 1 year
• Language Requirement:
• English
• Working Hours:
• Full Time - 8 to 5
• Applicant
• Location:
• Kenya
• Job descriptions &

Requirements

• Direct Supervisor: Quantity Surveyor / Managing Director
• Department/Group: Quantity Surveying
• Position Overview
• The Graduate Quantity Surveyor will support the
• Quantity Surveying team in managing the financial and contractual aspects of
• construction and interior fit-out projects. The role provides practical
• exposure to cost planning, procurement, contract administration, project
• valuation, and cost control while enabling the graduate to develop
• professional competencies within the construction industry.
• The successful candidate will work closely with
• senior team members to ensure projects are delivered within budget, meet
• quality standards, and achieve value for money.
• and project procedures.
• 4. Project Cost Control
• ·
• Assist in
• monitoring project expenditures against approved budgets.
• ·
• Maintain
• project cost trackers and financial records.
• ·
• Support
• preparation of interim valuations and payment certificates.
• ·
• Assist in
• identifying potential cost overruns and reporting findings to supervisors.
• ·
• Participate
• in project progress reviews and cost reporting meetings.
• 5. Financial Reporting & Documentation
• ·
• Assist in
• preparing project financial reports and cost summaries.
• ·
• Support
• reconciliation of project costs and supplier invoices.
• ·
• Maintain
• accurate records of project expenditures and procurement activities.
• ·
• Assist in
• preparing final account documentation.
• ·
• Ensure all
• project financial records are updated and properly filed.
• 6. Site Measurement & Project Support
• ·
• Conduct
• site visits for measurement, valuation, and progress monitoring under
• supervision.
• ·
• Verify
• completed works for payment certification purposes.
• ·
• Assist in
• recording project quantities and site observations.
• ·
• Support
• project teams in resolving cost-related matters.
• ·
• Liaise with
• site teams, suppliers, and subcontractors as required.
• 7. Value Engineering & Continuous Improvement
• ·
• Assist in
• identifying cost-saving opportunities during project execution.
• ·
• Participate
• in value engineering exercises aimed at improving project efficiency.
• ·
• Research
• market trends, construction materials, and pricing information.
• ·
• Contribute
• ideas for improving project cost management processes.
• Key performance
• Indicators
• Cost Estimation & Documentation
• Accuracy of quantity take-offs and
• measurements.
• Timely preparation of BOQs and cost reports.
• Percentage of assigned cost documents
• submitted within deadlines.
• Procurement Support
• Timely preparation of tender documentation.
• Accuracy of tender comparison reports.
• Turnaround time in obtaining supplier
• quotations.
• Cost Control
• Accuracy of project cost tracking records.
• Timely updating of project cost reports.
• Contribution to identifying cost-saving
• opportunities.
• Project Support
• Timely completion of assigned project tasks.
• Quality and accuracy of project documentation.
• Number of site measurements and valuations
• completed as scheduled.
• Professional Development
• Achievement of learning and development
• objectives.
• Supervisor performance assessment ratings.
• Participation in training and professional
• development activities.
• Progress towards professional registration
• requirements.
• Compliance & Quality
• Accuracy and completeness of project
• records.
• Adherence to company procedures and
• standards.
• Compliance with health, safety, and project
• requirements.
• Qualification, Experience,
• Skills & Competencies
• ·
• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying
• from a recognized institution.
• ·
• Recent graduate or up to two (2) years of
• relevant experience.
• ·
• Registration as a Graduate Member with the
• Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK) is an added advantage.
• ·
• Demonstrated interest in construction and
• interior fit-out projects.
• Skills & Competencies
• ·
• Basic understanding of quantity surveying principles and practices.
• ·
• Knowledge of construction materials and building technology.
• ·
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• ·
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office
• applications.
• ·
• Familiarity with quantity surveying software is an added advantage.
• ·
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• ·
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• ·
• Ability to learn quickly and work under supervision.
• ·
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• · Positive attitude, integrity, and willingness to develop professionally.
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Responsibilities

• 1. Cost Planning & Estimation
• ·
• Assist in
• the preparation of cost estimates for construction and interior fit-out
• projects.
• ·
• Support the
• development and monitoring of project budgets.
• ·
• Participate
• in quantity take-offs and measurement of works.
• ·
• Assist in
• preparing preliminary cost plans and cost comparisons.
• ·
• Support
• cost analysis for project variations and maintenance works.
• ·
• Assist in
• gathering pricing information from suppliers and subcontractors.
• 2. Procurement & Tendering Support
• ·
• Assist in
• preparing Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and tender documentation.
• ·
• Support the
• tender evaluation process by compiling and analyzing received quotations.
• ·
• Participate
• in obtaining quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• ·
• Assist in
• preparing tender comparison reports.
• ·
• Support
• procurement tracking and supplier documentation management.
• 3. Contract Administration
• ·
• Assist in
• maintaining project contract records and documentation.
• ·
• Support the
• preparation of variation orders and contract correspondence.
• ·
• Monitor
• contractual documentation and filing systems.
• ·
• Assist in
• tracking project variations and claims.
• ·
• Support
• compliance with contractual