Junior Quantity Surveyor

Job Summary: Assist the organization to obtain value for money through the professional estimation of prices and quantities in relation to Water and Wastewater projects and contract management

Job Responsibilities:

1. Assist in the preparation of pre-tender documentation for the award of consultancy, construction and development contracts and agreements.
2. Prepare cost estimates and bills of quantities for design and construction projects.
3. Review cost estimates and Bills of Quantities for wastewater projects
4. Collect and analyze data for cost planning and forecasting
5. Support the review and evaluation of tenders from contractors.
6. Support the evaluation of work in progress awarded by contract and in preparing certificates authorizing interim and final payments.
7. Assist in the evaluation of variations which may arise.
8. Liaise with technical personnel in the design and construction stages and offer advice with respect to costs and material usage.
9. Supervise the preparation of cost analyses and participate in cost planning
10. Ensure the timely conduct of inspections and valuations.
11. Perform related duties as may be required
12. Together with such other tasks as required by the Head, PMO and which are appropriate up to the grading level of the post.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of Quantity Surveying software packages and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and in particular the water and wastewater sector
• Comprehensive knowledge of the modern principles, methods, practices and techniques of quantity surveying.
• Knowledge of standard method of measurement procedures SMM7 and or the New Rules of Measurement version 2 (NRM2)
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Efficient computer skills.

Job Requirements

• Relevant Degree in Quantity Surveying from a recognized institution or Technician’s Diploma.
• Three (3) years’ post qualification experience with One (1) year in a similar position, or a Diploma in Quantity Surveying with five (5) years’ post qualification experience with One (1) year in a similar position
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Preferred additional requirements
  • Certified qualifications in Construction Management
• Preferred additional experience
  • Ability to operate under demanding work situations and meet Project deadlines.

Short-term contract – 1 Year, in the first instance, under the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) execution arrangement.

Submission deadline: Monday 4th August 2025

Job Ref: MR