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Quantity Surveyor (QS)
2026-10-16T20:31:28+00:00
Session Blue Contractors
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Construction
Construction, Science & Engineering, Business Operations
KES
MONTH
2026-10-25T17:00:00+00:00
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We are passionate about our role in providing essential buildings and infrastructure across the country, committed to the idea that what we do makes an actual difference to peoples lives. Our purpose, vision and values mould our culture, proactively guiding our day-to-day activities and keeping us focused on whats important to our clients.

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor to join our team. The Quantity Surveyor will manage and oversee construction project costs from initial budgeting and estimation through to final accounts. The role will involve tendering, contract administration, cost control, and financial management of projects. The successful candidate will work closely with project consultants, procurement, and construction teams to ensure that projects are delivered within budget, in compliance with contractual requirements, and to the required quality standards.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Develop comprehensive project budgets, cost plans, and financial projections to guide execution.
  • Taking-off and measurement from drawings and project documents.
  • Preparation of cost estimates, tender documents and Bills of Quantities (BQ).
  • Support the tendering process, including Requests for Quotations (RFQs) for suppliers and subcontractors
  • Participate in tender evaluation, contractor selection and drafting of subcontract agreements.
  • Preparation of interim applications, including completed work, items on site, and subcontractors, and timely submission to the Client.
  • Manage construction contractual documentation to ensure compliance with project specifications.
  • Prepare weekly and periodic project reports detailing cost performance, budget utilization, commitments, and forecasts.
  • Identify cost overruns, budget variances, and financial risks, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Process payment certificates in line with contractual agreements as well as prepare and finalize project accounts upon completion.
  • Attend site meetings and liaise with engineers, architects, contractors, and clients on cost matters.
  • Monitor and track project expenditures, labour, material usage against approved budgets to ensure financial control
  • Attend progress meetings when required and perform any other duties or tasks assigned.

Qualifications and Experiences:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Construction Economics or a related field.
  • Minimum of 4 years’ hands - on experience in the Construction Industry
  • Membership of a professional body i.e. Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK)/Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) or both.
  • Knowledge of construction processes and cost management.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
  • Strong analytical, problem solving and coordination skills.
  • High level of integrity, reliability and attention to detail.
  • Develop comprehensive project budgets, cost plans, and financial projections to guide execution.
  • Taking-off and measurement from drawings and project documents.
  • Preparation of cost estimates, tender documents and Bills of Quantities (BQ).
  • Support the tendering process, including Requests for Quotations (RFQs) for suppliers and subcontractors
  • Participate in tender evaluation, contractor selection and drafting of subcontract agreements.
  • Preparation of interim applications, including completed work, items on site, and subcontractors, and timely submission to the Client.
  • Manage construction contractual documentation to ensure compliance with project specifications.
  • Prepare weekly and periodic project reports detailing cost performance, budget utilization, commitments, and forecasts.
  • Identify cost overruns, budget variances, and financial risks, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Process payment certificates in line with contractual agreements as well as prepare and finalize project accounts upon completion.
  • Attend site meetings and liaise with engineers, architects, contractors, and clients on cost matters.
  • Monitor and track project expenditures, labour, material usage against approved budgets to ensure financial control
  • Attend progress meetings when required and perform any other duties or tasks assigned.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
  • Strong analytical, problem solving and coordination skills
  • High level of integrity, reliability and attention to detail
  • Knowledge of construction processes and cost management
  • Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Construction Economics or a related field.
  • Minimum of 4 years’ hands - on experience in the Construction Industry
  • Membership of a professional body i.e. Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK)/Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) or both.
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Quantity Surveyor (QS)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Construction, Category: Construction, Science & Engineering, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Session Blue Contractors

Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, October 25 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 16 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

We are passionate about our role in providing essential buildings and infrastructure across the country, committed to the idea that what we do makes an actual difference to peoples lives. Our purpose, vision and values mould our culture, proactively guiding our day-to-day activities and keeping us focused on whats important to our clients.

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor to join our team. The Quantity Surveyor will manage and oversee construction project costs from initial budgeting and estimation through to final accounts. The role will involve tendering, contract administration, cost control, and financial management of projects. The successful candidate will work closely with project consultants, procurement, and construction teams to ensure that projects are delivered within budget, in compliance with contractual requirements, and to the required quality standards.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Develop comprehensive project budgets, cost plans, and financial projections to guide execution.
  • Taking-off and measurement from drawings and project documents.
  • Preparation of cost estimates, tender documents and Bills of Quantities (BQ).
  • Support the tendering process, including Requests for Quotations (RFQs) for suppliers and subcontractors
  • Participate in tender evaluation, contractor selection and drafting of subcontract agreements.
  • Preparation of interim applications, including completed work, items on site, and subcontractors, and timely submission to the Client.
  • Manage construction contractual documentation to ensure compliance with project specifications.
  • Prepare weekly and periodic project reports detailing cost performance, budget utilization, commitments, and forecasts.
  • Identify cost overruns, budget variances, and financial risks, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Process payment certificates in line with contractual agreements as well as prepare and finalize project accounts upon completion.
  • Attend site meetings and liaise with engineers, architects, contractors, and clients on cost matters.
  • Monitor and track project expenditures, labour, material usage against approved budgets to ensure financial control
  • Attend progress meetings when required and perform any other duties or tasks assigned.

Qualifications and Experiences:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Construction Economics or a related field.
  • Minimum of 4 years’ hands - on experience in the Construction Industry
  • Membership of a professional body i.e. Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK)/Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) or both.
  • Knowledge of construction processes and cost management.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
  • Strong analytical, problem solving and coordination skills.
  • High level of integrity, reliability and attention to detail.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Engineering jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Sunday, October 25 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 16-10-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 16-10-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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