Quantity Surveyor

COMPANY BRIEF:

POA ADIT Nigeria Limited is a niche enterprise construction company with vast experience in design & construction, project engineering and management as well as strategic advisory and consultancy services. With our commitment to excellent service provisions, surpassing clients’ needs, identifying opportunities, and proffering innovative solutions to individuals, corporate bodies, State and Federal Governments, we are poised to emerge as the global leader in the construction sector.

We have been in business for more than a decade, and our vision is to continue to do so by driving better business engagement and fast-paced change through sustainable strategies and partnerships across States and Nations.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Quantity Surveyor will lead all cost management and commercial activities across building and infrastructure projects, ensuring accurate cost estimation, effective budget control, value optimization, and full compliance with contractual, financial, and industry standards.

• Prepare detailed bills of quantities (BOQ), cost estimates, and tender documents for construction projects.
• Conduct site measurements and valuations, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project specifications.
• Monitor and control project costs, track variances, and provide cost-to-completion reports to management.
• Administer contracts, including variations, claims, and payment certifications in compliance with contractual terms.
• Maintain controlled documentation for all QS activities in line with ISO 9001:2015 requirements
• Reviewing construction plans and preparing quantity requirements.
• Maximize project margin and add value to the construction process by proactive involvement in procurement, cost management and reporting.
• Carry out monthly financial reviews (CVRs) on projects and forecast final outturn values for cost, sales and margin.
• Scrutinizing maintenance and material costs, as well as contracts to ensure the best deals.
• Liaising with site managers, clients, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Preparing reports, analyses, contracts, budgets, risk assessment, and other documents.
• Advising managers and clients on improvements and new strategies.
• Timely submission and negotiation of final accounts to the client/main contractor and subcontractors.
• Prepare interim and final payment certificates, ensuring timely submission to clients and contractors
• Collaborate with procurement teams to validate material costs and supplier quotations.
• Support risk assessment activities, providing cost-related data for project risk registers.
• Generate cost reports and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure audit readiness by maintaining accurate and complete cost records for ISO and statutory reviews.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Assistant Quantity Surveyors and junior staff.
• Ensure confidentiality and integrity of financial data, adhering to approved procedures and ISO-compliant practices.
• Any other additional task assigned
  
  

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• First Degree in Quantity surveying
• MSc or MBA in Project Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 - 10 years’ project experience in construction industry.
• Registered with the Quantity Surveyor Registration Board of Nigeria (QSRBN).
• A member of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyor (NIQS)
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 standards and basic knowledge of construction contracts.