Tatu is a project of Rendeavour, Africa’s largest urban land developer with over 30,000 acres of visionary projects in the growth trajectories of large cities in Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Zambia and Democratic Republic of Congo. Rendeavour’s vision goes beyond alleviating what is a self-evident problem - that of stifling urban congestion and a dearth of quality housing and commercial property in Africa. Rather, we aim to help create the infrastructure - the living and working spaces, communities, schools and hospitals - that will help sustain and accelerate Africa’s economic growth, meet the aspirations of Africa’s burgeoning middle classes, and serve as a catalyst for further urban development.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Quantity Surveyor (QS) to manage cost planning, procurement, and financial control of construction projects. The ideal candidate should have experience in large-scale residential complexes and/or warehouses.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Estimation & Budgeting

• Prepare preliminary cost estimates, feasibility studies, and detailed budgets on all design stages.
• Develop Bills of Quantities (BoQ) and tender documents.
• Advise on cost-efficient materials and construction methods.
• Effective budget tracking to ensure projects stay within financial constraints

Procurement & Tendering

• Assist in contractor/subcontractor selection and bid evaluations.
• Preparing, negotiating and analysing costs for tenders and contracts.
• Recommend procurement strategies (traditional, design & build, etc.).

Financial Control & Reporting

• Monitor project expenditures and forecast final costs.
• Valuing completed work and certifying payments.
• Conduct interim valuations and progress payment certifications.
• Manage variations, change orders, and cost reconciliation

Contract Administration

• Administer contracts (FIDIC) and ensure compliance.
• Handle claims, disputes, and extension-of-time requests.
• Liaise with legal teams on contractual matters.

Contract Administration

• Administer contracts (e.g., JCT, NEC, FIDIC) and ensure compliance.
• Handle claims, disputes, and extension-of-time requests.
• Liaise with legal teams on contractual matters.

Risk & Value Management

• Identify financial risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Implement value engineering to optimize costs without compromising quality.
• Advise on lifecycle costing and sustainability initiatives.

Post-Construction Duties

• Finalize accounts, including variations and retention releases.
• Resolve disputes and close out financial matters.
• Provide post-project cost analysis and lessons learned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Building Economics, or a related field from a recognized institution; Master’s degree preferred.
• Registered with the Board of Registered Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (BORAQS) or equivalent regulatory body.
• Professional membership with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS, UK) is desirable.
• Membership with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArB) is considered a strong advantage
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on site-based supervision experience in large-scale residential complexes and/or industrial warehouses.
• Proven expertise in FIDIC Conditions of Contract.
• Solid understanding of the Kenyan market, particularly regarding large-scale residential complexes and/or warehouse suppliers and contractors.
• Exceptional site reporting & documentation skills, with a focus on progress tracking, risk assessment, and corrective action implementation.
• Technical proficiency in cost estimation, contract administration, and dispute resolution (arbitration experience a plus).
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOQs, and construction methodologies.

• Prepare preliminary cost estimates, feasibility studies, and detailed budgets on all design stages.
• Develop Bills of Quantities (BoQ) and tender documents.
• Advise on cost-efficient materials and construction methods.
• Effective budget tracking to ensure projects stay within financial constraints
• Assist in contractor/subcontractor selection and bid evaluations.
• Preparing, negotiating and analysing costs for tenders and contracts.
• Recommend procurement strategies (traditional, design & build, etc.).
• Monitor project expenditures and forecast final costs.
• Valuing completed work and certifying payments.
• Conduct interim valuations and progress payment certifications.
• Manage variations, change orders, and cost reconciliation
• Administer contracts (FIDIC) and ensure compliance.
• Handle claims, disputes, and extension-of-time requests.
• Liaise with legal teams on contractual matters.
• Administer contracts (e.g., JCT, NEC, FIDIC) and ensure compliance.
• Handle claims, disputes, and extension-of-time requests.
• Liaise with legal teams on contractual matters.
• Identify financial risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Implement value engineering to optimize costs without compromising quality.
• Advise on lifecycle costing and sustainability initiatives.
• Finalize accounts, including variations and retention releases.
• Resolve disputes and close out financial matters.
• Provide post-project cost analysis and lessons learned.

• Cost Estimation
• Budgeting
• Procurement
• Tendering
• Financial Control
• Reporting
• Contract Administration
• Risk Management
• Value Management
• Site Reporting
• Documentation
• Progress Tracking
• Risk Assessment
• Corrective Action Implementation
• Dispute Resolution
• Arbitration (plus)
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Interpretation of Engineering Drawings
• BOQs Interpretation
• Construction Methodologies Interpretation

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Building Economics, or a related field from a recognized institution; Master’s degree preferred.
• Registered with the Board of Registered Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (BORAQS) or equivalent regulatory body.
• Professional membership with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS, UK) is desirable.
• Membership with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArB) is considered a strong advantage