Vinbell International is a leading civil engineering contractor and is currently seeking a Quantity Surveyor to be based on a range of exciting projects in Kenya.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Measuring quantities from drawings, sketches and specifications prepared by designers, principal architects and engineers, in order to prepare tender/contract documents.
- Measurement and pricing of construction works.
- Cooperation with architects, Designers, Construction Engineers and Purchasing/Logistics Department.
- Preparation of detailed project quotations
- Advice the Project Manager and Engineers on labor costs, materials and taxes required etc.
- Preparation of contracts for projects by stating clearly the terms and conditions, studying and understand contracts.
- Preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the company's’ clients
- Undertaking of costs analysis for repair and maintenance project work;
- Assisting in establishing a client’s requirements and undertaking feasibility studies;
- performing risk and value management and cost control;
- Advising on procurement strategy;
- Identifying, analyzing and developing responses to commercial risks;
- Preparing and analyzing costings for tenders and bids
- Analyzing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports.
Desired qualifications / Knowledge and abilities
- A diploma in Quantity Survey.
- Be analytical and organized with good communication skills
- Have an understanding of the tendering processes
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Ability to work under time pressure and changing conditions
- Possess excellent mathematical and accounting skills
- Should be an expert with regards to land, commercial and building laws
- Be computer literate
- Must be willing to travel
Deadline: 19th July 2011