Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor at Harmony Garden and Estate Development Limited

Harmony Garden & Estate Development Limited is a pioneering real estate and construction firm committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence. We are working to utilizes innovative technologies to enhance the sustainability, sales and efficiency of building projects.

• Quantity Surveyor
• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND
• Experience 7 years
• Location Lagos
• Job Field Engineering / Technical

Job Description This role is ideal for a proactive professional who can deliver accurate cost planning, maintain financial control, and support the successful execution of large-scale construction developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for all construction projects.

• Update As-Built BOQs monthly across all estate developments.

• Prepare accurate cost estimates, budgets, and feasibility analyses for new and ongoing projects.

• Monitor project costs throughout the construction lifecycle and ensure BOQs are updated for all approved variations.

• Evaluate contractors' interim valuations, final accounts, and payment applications.

• Supervise procurement activities and monitor inventory management to ensure cost efficiency.

• Conduct cost analysis and financial performance reviews across all active project sites.

• Prepare weekly and monthly project financial reports for Management.

• Support contract administration, including contract documentation, claims, and variation management.

• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Procurement, Finance, and Site Teams to achieve project objectives.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and project delivery standards.

• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• BOQ Preparation & As-Built Updates: 100% BOQs completed before project commencement and monthly As-Built BOQs updated by the 5th working day of each month.

• Cost Estimation Accuracy: Cost estimates maintained within ±5% variance of actual project costs.

• Project Cost Monitoring: Weekly cost monitoring reports submitted and all approved BOQ variations updated within 3 working days.

• Contractor Valuations: 100% valuation reviews completed within 48 hours of submission with zero payment disputes resulting from QS errors.

• Procurement & Inventory Management: Material wastage maintained below 5% and inventory variance below 2% monthly.

• Cost Analysis: Monthly cost analysis reports submitted for all active projects by the 5th working day of each month.

• Financial Reporting: 100% submission of weekly and monthly financial reports within approved timelines.

• Contract Administration: 100% compliance with contract terms and resolution of contract-related issues within 5 working days.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years' professional experience in quantity surveying within the construction industry.
• Registration with the Quantity Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria (QSRBN) is required.
• Membership of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) is required.
• Strong knowledge of cost estimation, budgeting, procurement, contract administration, and project financial management.
• Experience preparing BOQs, cost reports, and contractor valuations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, CostX, QS software, or similar estimating tools is an added advantage.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and reporting skills.

Core Competencies:

• Quantity Surveying
• Cost Planning & Estimation
• Bills of Quantities (BOQ) Preparation
• Cost Control & Finan