Quantity Surveyor Estimation

Job Overview

The selected candidate will be charged with accurately assessing the costs of projects and determining the feasibility of undertaking those projects. They should have a solid grasp of the company’s competitive strengths and be adept at leveraging these throughout the bidding process.

Key Responsibilities

• Keep up-to-date with industry competitive advantages to support the bidding process.
• Identify and resolve any cost inconsistencies through careful information gathering and analysis.
• Obtain precise pricing for materials and systems to create reliable cost estimates.
• Lead and allocate tasks within the estimation team, ensuring completion of assignments as per managerial guidance and within set deadlines.
• Review project scopes, drawings, and specifications to develop Requests for Information (RFIs) when necessary.
• Organize documents systematically and manage data upload and file creation in Candy software.
• Produce professional-quality project outputs using Candy and finalize commercial aspects of projects.
• Prepare and verify Bills of Quantities from tender documents and drawings.
• Perform civil rate analysis to support senior decision-making.
• Conduct quantity take-offs as required and analyze subcontractor and vendor proposals.
• Send invitations to bid to selected subcontractors and vendors and prepare bid forms and clarifications.
• Assist in project packaging and submission processes, maintaining awareness of tender procedures through to final submission and post-tender clarifications.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and vendors.
• Supervise and support junior team members in their tasks.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying.
• Proficiency in using Candy (CCS) software from project initiation to submission.
• Capability to prepare Bills of Quantities from tender drawings and documents.
• Experience in splitting packages for all scopes and sourcing competitive offers.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to establish and finalize comprehensive commercial works for projects.

Additional Technical Skills

• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam software.
• Knowledge of design and modeling software such as AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, or Revit Architecture (3D Modeling).