Site Quantity Surveyor Kenya

Our Client –  Our market leading client supports organisations globally to succeed by enhancing the value and performance of projects and assets, during the construction and operation thereof in the Mining, petrochemical and Energy Industries.

My client I looking for a Site Based Quantity Surveyor in Kenya (Nairobi) on Rotation 6/2.

Job Description –

• To perform the role of the Commission Manager on medium sized projects, taking responsibility for end to end service delivery.
• To ensure that client objectives are met through the delivery of an effective cost management service.
• Ensure that commissions are managed to the right quality standards and are completed efficiently and on time.
• Develop good relationships with clients and members of the cross-functional team.
• Work as an effective member of the cost management team, including where appropriate, taking effective responsibility for Junior Quantity Surveyors.
• Key information and data is effectively cascaded and appropriately retained.
• Assisting on feasibility studies and writing procurement reports.
• Estimating and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan.  This may be completed with the assistance of the Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Tendering and procuring, including managing the pre-qualification stage, producing the tender list, co-ordinating, compiling and managing the preliminaries and Bill of Quantities, tender analysis, producing the tender report and compiling the contractual documents.
• Dealing effectively with post contract cost variances and the change control processes, where applicable referring major changes to line manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Taking personal responsibility for making cost checks and carrying out valuations on larger projects and in all cases ensuring that timely and accurate cost checking and valuation takes place.
• Producing monthly post contract cost reports and presenting them to the client.
• Inputting into value engineering, as applicable.
• Negotiating and agreeing final accounts.
• Interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages.
• Where appropriate, leading a cost management team, ensuring that they deliver on all of the above accountabilities.
• Ensuring that QA/QC procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Identify opportunities to develop new business with existing clients.
• Identify ways in which cost management procedures, templates and products can be improved and referring ides to the appropriate line manager.

Candidate Requirements –

• Quantity Surveying Degree.
• Minimum 8 years industry experience in quantity surveying positions.
• Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in the oil and gas industry, process plants and in particular structural, piping, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation would be an advantage.

EarthStream is a specialist global recruiting business dedicated to the energy, resources & environment sectors that is uniquely positioned to understand the interplay and increasing convergence between these sectors. We specialize exclusively in the energy, resources and environment sectors with our capability in providing staff across a range of technical, engineering, scientific and commercial disciplines. The recruiters in each of our industry specific divisions understand the unique skills and requirements of each vertical sector and where to find the best people in that field. With operations in five continents we have the coverage and experience to service our clients and candidates anywhere in the world. Please quote reference 7878 when applying for this position.
Apply directly for this role by emailing san-marie.barnard@earthstreamglobal.com. Alternatively, contact our office by telephone on +27 21 200 5568.