Britam Quantity Surveyor Job in Kenya

Britam is a leading diversified financial services group, listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The group has interests across the Eastern Africa region. The company offers a wide range of financial products and services in Insurance, Asset management, Banking and Property. The product range includes: life, health and general insurance, pensions, unit trusts, investment planning, wealth management, off-shore investments, retirement planning, discretionary portfolio management, property development and private equity. We are seeking to recruit a talented, innovative and results-oriented individual to fill the following position:-

Quantity Surveyor

Overall Job Purpose: Reporting to the General Manager – Property, the Quantity Surveyor role will prepare cost estimates for construction projects or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of projects and related services.

Key Responsibilities
Preparing and reviewing cost estimates, tender and contract documents used for purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work.Undertaking cost analysis and feasibility studiesCarrying out financial modelling as well as reviewing and preparing project financial appraisalsPreparing cost and expenditure statements and other risk management documentation at regular intervals for the duration of projects.Measuring, valuing, submitting and negotiating various contract variations within projectsProviding advisory services in regards to the project procurement strategy and on contractual claimsPreparing and reviewing of valuation certificates Preparing and co-ordinating the issuance of final accountsConsulting with vendors, personnel in other departments or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.Conferring with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.Key Qualifications and ExperienceUniversity degree in building economics. A master’s degree in the same field will be an added advantage.Professional registration with the relevant professional body, i.e. BORAQs Over ten (10) years working experience, five (5) of these being in a busy Quantity Surveying firm Experience in multi-storey construction projects is mandatoryDemonstrated proficiency in MS Office SuiteUniversity degree in building economicsIf you believe you are the right candidate for any of these positions and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria, please CLICK HERE to submit your online application to us on or before Friday 23rd January 2015.
Hard copy applications will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.