**Immediate Hiring \- Quantity Surveyor** Key Responsibilities: **Pre\-construction phase** * **Feasibility studies:** Conduct initial studies to help clients establish their project requirements and determine if the proposed work is financially and resourcefully viable. * **Cost planning and estimation:** Estimate the cost of materials, labor, and time to develop construction budgets. They analyze drawings and specifications to quantify project requirements. * **Tendering and procurement:** Prepare tender documentation, including the "Bill of Quantities" (BoQ), and manage the procurement process by evaluating bids and negotiating contracts with subcontractors and suppliers. **Construction phase** * **Cost control:** Monitor expenditures against the budget and track costs to ensure the project remains financially on track. * **Contract administration:** Administer contracts, including evaluating variations and change orders that may affect project costs. * **Payment and valuation:** Prepare financial reports, submit accounts for payment, and value completed work to approve progress payments. * **Risk management:** Identify, analyze, and develop responses to commercial risks to protect the project's financial interests. **Post\-construction phase** * **Final accounts:** Negotiate and settle final accounts with all parties at the conclusion of the project. * **Tax and legal advice:** In some cases, provide advice on property taxation, life\-cycle costing, insurance valuations, and contractual disputes. Essential skills and qualifications**Skills** * **Numerical and analytical skills:** Expertise in mathematics and data analysis is crucial for cost estimation and financial management. * **Commercial awareness:** A solid understanding of the financial and commercial aspects of construction is essential. * **Negotiation skills:** The ability to negotiate contracts and terms with clients and subcontractors is a core competency. * **Communication:** Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary to prepare reports and liaise with various stakeholders. * **Attention to detail:** Meticulousness is needed to ensure accurate measurements, budget tracking, and contract documentation. * **Knowledge of technology:** Proficiency with relevant software for cost estimation, project management, and reporting is increasingly important. **Qualifications** * A bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, construction management, or a related field is typically required. * Accreditation from a professional body, such as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), is highly valued and often leads to higher career progression. * Many roles offer an entry path through apprenticeships or by working in an assistant capacity while pursuing professional qualifications. Salary package to be discussed to successful candidate. Job Type: Full\-time Pay: BD400\.000 per month