- Location
- Lekki, Lagos
- Job type
- Full-time
- Industry
- Construction / Real Estate
- Experience
- 1 - 10 Years
Globalclique – HireAfrica is recruiting on behalf of our client.
About the role
Our client is an established property services firm delivering residential and commercial developments in Lagos. The firm is committed to quality construction, disciplined cost management and the timely delivery of every project it undertakes.
The Opportunity
Our client seeks a meticulous and commercially aware Quantity Surveyor to support the cost planning, coordination and delivery of its ongoing construction projects. Working closely with the Project Manager, the successful candidate will oversee project costs, monitor site progress and help ensure that every project is delivered on schedule, within budget and to specification.
This position offers an excellent platform for an early-career construction professional seeking to combine quantity surveying expertise with hands-on project management experience.
Responsibilities
- ost Planning & Commercial Management
- Prepare bills of quantities, cost estimates and project budgets from architectural and structural drawings.
- Undertake measurements, quantity take-offs and valuations of completed works.
- Prepare interim valuations, payment certificates and final accounts.
- Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets and report variances promptly.
- Evaluate quotations and support the procurement of materials, labour and subcontractors.
- Project Coordination & Site Management
- Support the Project Manager in the planning, scheduling and coordination of project activities.
- Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress, quality and workmanship.
- Liaise with contractors, suppliers, artisans and consultants to keep works on programme.
- Track material deliveries, usage and site inventory to minimise waste and loss.
- Ensure all site activities comply with health, safety and quality standards.
- Documentation & Reporting
- Prepare weekly progress, cost and site reports for management review.
- Maintain accurate records of variations, site instructions, measurements and contract documents.
- Ensure project files, drawings and correspondence are well organised and current.
Requirements
- Education: HND or B.Sc. in Quantity Surveying, Building Technology, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
- Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of practical experience in construction, quantity surveying or site supervision.
- Technical Competence: Proven ability to prepare bills of quantities, cost estimates and valuations, and to interpret construction drawings accurately.
- Tools: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the wider Office suite; working knowledge of AutoCAD and project scheduling software such as MS Project or Primavera P6.
- Site Readiness: Comfortable working on active construction sites and moving between project locations in Lekki and Victoria Island.
- Professional Attributes: Strong numerical and analytical ability, attention to detail, clear communication, sound integrity and excellent organisational skills.
- Desirable: Probationer or graduate membership of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS), or experience with costing software such as CostX or PlanSwift.
Benefits
- Direct involvement in live residential and commercial construction projects.
- Structured exposure to project management, with a clear pathway for career progression.
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced construction professionals.
- A professional, collaborative and supportive working environment.