QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Quantity surveyors have under their helm complete management of the cost involved in building and construction projects from the inception of the project until the delivery. They strive for an efficient use of the resources whilst keeping an eye on quality, quality standards, and client's requirements. - Conducting feasibility studies to estimate materials, time and labour costs for the projects - Prepare tender documents, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation - Track changes to the design and/or construction work and adjust budget projections accordingly - Procure or agree the services of contractors and/or subcontractors who work on the construction of the project - Select subcontractors, agree the scope of services and allocate work. - Monitor and control costs throughout the project. - Liaise with the client and other construction professionals, such as site managers, project managers and site engineers - Select and/or source construction materials - Measure and value the work done on site - Advise on any outstanding contractual claims remaining. - Assessment of contractor’s claim. - Dealing with contractual and legal matters. - Run cost analyses for ongoing repair and maintenance work. - Preparation of final account and final deatails Bill of Quantities (BQ) - Acting as financial advisors and monitoring progress for the client. - Preparing reports, analyses, contracts, budgets, risk assessment, and other documents. - Keeping track of materials and ordering more when required. - Documenting any changes in design and updating budgets.