Fidelis Construction Limited is a fast-growing construction company specializing in building construction, maintenance works, and civil engineering projects across Malawi.

The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing all cost-related aspects of construction projects, including cost planning, contract administration, valuations, tendering, and ensuring effective cost control across all sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze construction drawings and Bills of Quantities and prepare resource requirements for execution at each stage
• Scrutinize material costs against contracts to ensure cost efficiency and best value
• Prepare and submit interim valuations and payment certificates in a timely manner
• Organize and attend official site meetings
• Prepare site progress reports for management and project meetings
• Prepare and submit final project cost estimates, including variations and addendums
• Maintain regular physical presence on site to verify variations and support claim submissions to prevent company losses
• Ensure adequate project funding availability at all sites at all times
• Ensure all sites have approved material schedules before project commencement
• Prepare project reports, analyze contracts, prepare budgets, conduct risk assessments, and produce relevant documentation
• Prepare and submit tender documents
• Review tender documents to ensure sufficient information is available for accurate tender preparation
• Maintain contract documentation and provide advice on pre-tender and postcontract matters
• Work efficiently under tight deadlines and demanding schedules.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying from a recognized institution
• Candidates with a Degree must have a minimum of 5–10 years of relevant work experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be a team player
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Good time management skills
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.

• Analyze construction drawings and Bills of Quantities and prepare resource requirements for execution at each stage
• Scrutinize material costs against contracts to ensure cost efficiency and best value
• Prepare and submit interim valuations and payment certificates in a timely manner
• Organize and attend official site meetings
• Prepare site progress reports for management and project meetings
• Prepare and submit final project cost estimates, including variations and addendums
• Maintain regular physical presence on site to verify variations and support claim submissions to prevent company losses
• Ensure adequate project funding availability at all sites at all times
• Ensure all sites have approved material schedules before project commencement
• Prepare project reports, analyze contracts, prepare budgets, conduct risk assessments, and produce relevant documentation
• Prepare and submit tender documents
• Review tender documents to ensure sufficient information is available for accurate tender preparation
• Maintain contract documentation and provide advice on pre-tender and postcontract matters
• Work efficiently under tight deadlines and demanding schedules.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be a team player
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Good time management skills
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying from a recognized institution
• Candidates with a Degree must have a minimum of 5–10 years of relevant work experience