Vacancy title:
Quantity Surveyor

[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Engineering, Category: Accounting & Finance, Science & Engineering, Construction]

Jobs at:
Thawale Construction

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 7 2026

Duty Station:
Project Sites within Malawi | Lilongwe

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 27 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Join THAWALE CONSTRUCTION

Thawale Construction is a growing construction company committed to delivering quality building, civil engineering, and infrastructure projects across Malawi. We pride ourselves on professionalism, innovation, safety, and excellence in project delivery.

Responsibilities or duties

To manage all commercial and contractual aspects of construction projects by preparing accurate cost estimates, managing project budgets, evaluating tenders, administering contracts, and ensuring value for money throughout the project lifecycle.

• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
• Prepare project cost estimates and budgets.
• Conduct quantity take-offs from drawings.
• Prepare tender and bidding documents.
• Evaluate contractor and supplier quotations.
• Monitor project costs and cash flow.
• Prepare interim payment certificates.
• Measure completed works.
• Prepare project valuations and final accounts.
• Administer construction contracts.
• Manage project variations and claims.
• Prepare financial reports for management.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with contract conditions.
• Perform any other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications or requirements 

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying

Professional certification is an added advantage.

Experience needed

Minimum 2-3 years relevant experience in quantity surveying within the construction industry.

Technical Skills

• Cost estimation
• Contract administration
• Tender preparation
• Cost planning
• Quantity take-offs
• Project budgeting
• Procurement management & financial reporting.

Personal Competencies

• High integrity
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong negotiation skills
• Team player
• Excellent report writing skills

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Interested candidates should submit the following:

• Application Letter
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Certified copies of academic and professional certificates and Professional registration certificates (where applicable)
• Copy of National ID and Contact details of three traceable referees

Applications should be addressed to:

The Human Resources Manager

Thawale Construction

Physical Address: Private Bag A86

Lilongwe

Closing Date: 7th August 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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