Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The United Nations Office for Project Services is an operational arm of the United Nations, dedicated to implementing projects for the United Nations System, international financial institutions, governments and other partners in the aid world.

Responsibilities or duties

The Quantity Surveyor (retainer) shall be called on on an ad-hoc basis to support various projects in assessments by providing a mix of costing, market intelligence and production of bills of quantity.

Under the overall supervision of the TSU Quantity Surveyor, the Quantity Surveyor will give his/her technical expertise as required to provide input to bills of quantities, estimates, local insights and evaluations for infrastructure works, conduct assessments and or monitor site works, evaluate variations and provide high-quality related documentation.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Required

A bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying / Building Economics from an accredited university with related fields, with 4 years of relevant experience or other related field, is required.

Experience needed

Required

At least a minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience is required.

A minimum of 4 years of experience in QS Software, as well as (Google Workspace or MS Office), is required

Desired

Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired.

Previous experience in sanitation and hygiene projects will be an added advantage.

Previous experience in developing countries and knowledge in the East African context an asset

Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired.

Experience in project documentation, report writing and technical communication is desired.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

An agreed task order including the scope, deliverables and the maximum time duration will be agreed upon by the Technical Services Unit and the Quantity Surveyor prior to commencement of each and every assignment. He/she is responsible for ensuring timeous delivery of services as defined in the task order.

• Work closely with Architects, Engineers, Draftsmen and other professionals in the Planning of projects, scheduling of tasks and developing integrated design documentation.
• Responsible for the timely preparation and review of the BoQs, specifications and related documents and ensuring they meet the quality standard requirements.
• Responsible for the preparation of preliminary cost estimates for project proposals
• Responsible for the preparation of the engineer’s estimates and will be responsible for withholding this from contractors to avoid collusion.
• Providing advice during the post-tender and construction stage when requested by the Client.
• Carrying out site inspections and assessments as needed and preparing subsequent reports.
• Carrying out valuations of works and preparing subsequent reports.
• Carrying out any relevant administrative and operational efforts of the project as requested by the Unit Manager.
• Responsible for carrying out financial evaluations of tenders.
• Responsible for developing the unit rate systems for the project area. He/she shall maintain a register of unit rates of materials and labour for the preparation of cost estimates.
• Actively engage in knowledge sharing and improving professional skills.

• Bill Of Quantities
• Construction Estimating
• Sanitation
• Site Supervision
• Tender Management

• A bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying / Building Economics from an accredited university with related fields, with 4 years of relevant experience or other related field, is required.