Quantity Surveyor

Zira People Advisory - Quantity Surveyor (Lagos, Nigeria)

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Temporary

Job Summary

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Lagos. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing project costs, preparing accurate cost estimates, monitoring budgets, evaluating contractors’ quotations, and ensuring that construction projects are delivered within approved budgets and financial targets.
• The ideal candidate must have strong analytical and negotiation skills, sound knowledge of construction materials and methods, and the ability to work effectively with project managers, architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, bills of quantities (BOQs), and tender documents for construction projects.

• Conduct feasibility studies and cost planning at the pre-construction stage.

• Monitor project expenditure and ensure adherence to approved budgets.

• Evaluate contractors’ bids, quotations, and tender submissions.

• Measure and value construction work completed on-site.

• Prepare interim valuations, payment certificates, and final accounts.

• Track variations, claims, and changes in project scope, assessing their cost implications.

• Conduct site visits to verify work progress, quantities, and compliance with project specifications.

• Source and evaluate suppliers and subcontractors to ensure competitive pricing.

• Negotiate contracts and support procurement activities.

• Identify potential cost overruns and recommend cost-saving measures without compromising quality.

• Maintain accurate records of project costs, contracts, invoices, and financial reports.

• Ensure compliance with relevant construction standards, contractual obligations, and applicable regulations.

• Collaborate with project teams to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.

• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy of cost estimates and bills of quantities.

• Adherence to project budgets and cost-control targets.

• Timeliness of valuations, payment certificates, and cost reports.

• Effectiveness in managing variations and reducing unnecessary expenditure.

• Quality of procurement evaluations and contract documentation.

• Timely completion of assigned deliverables.

• Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

• Must have 3–5 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying, preferably within the construction or real estate industry.

• Membership of, or registration with, a relevant professional body such as the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) or the Quantity Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria (QSRBN) is an advantage.

• Proficiency in preparing bills of quantities, cost estimates, valuations, and final accounts.

• Knowledge of construction contracts, procurement procedures, and cost-control techniques.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and relevant quantity surveying software.

• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.

• High attention to detail, integrity, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

• Willingness to travel to project sites within Lagos and other locations when required.

Application Closing Date

31st October, 2026.