Job Description
QUANTITY SURVEYOR (4 POSITIONS) JOB GROUP ‘L’-VACANCY NO.
KSI/PSB/EA/14/2024
Requirements for Appointment:
i. Be a Kenyan citizen;
ii. Has a Bachelor's degree in Building Economics, Quantity Surveying, or equivalent
and relevant qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
iii. Served in the grade of Senior Quantity Surveyor or comparable and relevant
position in the Public Service for at least (3) years or cumulative working
experience of at least six (6) years in the public or private sector
iv. Registered with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of
Kenya as Quantity Surveyor;
v. Corporate membership of the Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK) or
Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK);
vi. Attended Senior Management Course (SMC) lasting not less than four (4) weeks
in a recognized institution; and
vii. Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative
capability required for effective planning, direction, control, and coordination of
quantity surveying functions.
viii. Proficiency in computer application skills.
ix. Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution of Kenya
The duties and responsibilities include: -
i. Evaluating and reporting on contractual claims from contractors,
ii. Checking valuations for payments to contractors,
iii. Resolving disputes on cases requiring litigation or arbitration;
iv. Providing cost information services
v. Implementing tendering and procuring procedures for construction projects,
vi. Preparation of cost of estimates and bills of quantities
vii. Undertaking monthly valuation on site;
viii. Preparation of variation orders and final accounts
ix. Implementing development projects within the county;
x. Coordinating quantity surveying services in the county
Terms: Permanent and Pensionable