MEP Quantity Surveyor

This Job Is Based In Rwanda

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Mep)

Pre-Contract

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, BOQs, cost plans, and tender documentation for MEP works.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project requirements to identify cost implications.
• Conduct tender analysis, commercial evaluation, and recommendation reports.
• Prepare procurement documentation and assist in subcontractor/vendor selection.
• Review and assess MEP contract conditions, terms, and risk exposure.
• Support value engineering and cost optimization exercises.

Post-Contract

• Manage all commercial aspects of MEP packages during project execution.
• Prepare interim valuations, progress payment applications, and final accounts.
• Review subcontractor payment applications, variations, and claims.
• Assess and value change orders, variations, and compensation events.
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts, cost reporting, and cash flow.
• Identify commercial risks and recommend mitigation actions.
• Support contract administration in line with project contractual requirements.
• Review extension of time claims and associated cost implications.
• Ensure proper documentation of contractual correspondence and commercial records.

Cost Control & Reporting

• Monitor project costs against approved budgets.
• Prepare monthly commercial reports including cost-to-complete and forecast analysis.
• Analyse project performance, identify variances, and propose corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate cost records and reporting systems.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with project managers, design teams, consultants, contractors, and clients.
• Attend commercial and project progress meetings.
• Provide commercial advice to project leadership and management.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and industry best practices.
• Maintain awareness of local market rates, procurement trends, and contractual frameworks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum
• 15 years of proven experience in Quantity Surveying with strong MEP specialization
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• Experience in large-scale building, infrastructure, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, or mixed-use projects.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, measurements, cost planning, and procurement.
• Sound understanding of standard forms of contract (FIDIC preferred).
• Strong experience in variations, claims, valuations, and final account settlement.
• Proficient in Excel, cost management systems, and commercial reporting tools.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work under deadlines.

Preferred

• MRICS or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• Consultancy background preferred.
• GCC / international project experience is an advantage.