About this role
Senior Quantity Surveyor
The Gaya Polytechnic was established in 2025 by His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf as the second Polytechnic in Kano, a forward-looking institution committed to excellence in technical and vocational education, conceived to offer innovative and industry-driven programmes.
The Polytechnic is dedicated to producing graduates equipped with employable skills that align with current global trends and emerging technological demands.
As we work to build a dynamic learning environment anchored in creativity, competence and modern best practices, we seek passionate professionals eager to contribute to our mission of shaping a skilled and globally competitive workforce. In this vein, applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:
Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Gaya, Kano
Requirements: Candidates must possess a good Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying/Architecture / Building Technology / Urban & Regional Planning or Town Planning from a recognized University (Minimum of Second Class Lower Division) plus at least six years post-qualification cognate experience, or a Master's Degree in relevant field with at least three years. A pass in the final examination of the Royal Institute Chartered Surveyors. A pass in the final examination of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors.
Salary: Grade CONTEDISS 11.
Application Closing Date: 6th October, 2026.
Notes: Applicants must clearly state the position and the Department they are applying for in their application letter. Please note that late applications will not be entertained and only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted. This advertisement cancels and supersedes the earlier circular No.1/2026 with reference HCS/MIS/S/359/V.1/5 dated 26th January, 2026 issued by the Office of the Head of Civil Service seeking deployment of Staff to the newly established Polytechnic. However, those in the Kano State Civil Service need NOT apply.