Quantity Surveyor - Landsar Group

QUANTITY SURVEYOR 

Location: Dansoman, Accra 

Industry: Construction & Civil Works 

We are seeking a competent, detail-oriented, and commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing project costs, preparing accurate cost estimates, monitoring expenditure, and ensuring effective financial control throughout the project lifecycle. 

Key Responsibilities 

1. Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQs), cost estimates, tender documents, and project budgets. 
2. Conduct site measurements, material take-offs, and quantity assessments. 
3. Monitor project costs and expenditure to ensure compliance with approved budgets. 
4. Evaluate contractors’ and suppliers’ quotations and provide cost recommendations. 
5. Prepare interim valuations, payment certificates, and final accounts. 
6. Monitor variations, contractual claims, and additional works, ensuring proper documentation and cost assessment. 
7. Participate in tendering, procurement, and contract administration processes. 
8. Conduct site visits to verify work progress, quantities, and completed works. 
9. Identify potential cost overruns and recommend appropriate cost-control measures. 
10. Prepare periodic cost reports and provide financial updates to Project Managers and Management. 
11. Liaise with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders. 
12. Ensure that project costs and contractual activities are properly documented. 

Requirements 

1. Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Construction Technology or a related field. 
2. 5-7 years of relevant work experience in construction and civil works. 
3. Strong knowledge of construction measurement, BOQ preparation, cost estimation, and contract administration. 
4. Experience in cost planning, project budgeting, valuations, and cost control. 
5. Ability to interpret architectural, structural, and engineering drawings. 
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and relevant Quantity Surveying software. 
7. Strong analytical, numerical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. 
8. Excellent communication, reporting, and organisational abilities. 
9. Membership of a recognised professional body will be an advantage. 

How to Apply 

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CVs to recruitment@landsargroup.com with the subject line “QUANTITY SURVEYOR APPLICATION.” 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

If you have the technical expertise and commercial awareness to manage project costs while the successful delivery of construction and civil engineering projects, we  encourage you to apply. 

*Females are also encouraged to apply.*