Quantity Surveyor

About SMEC

For 75 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world. Our design leaders and specialist teams draw on deep expertise and experience delivering projects across a range of diverse environments, from some of the world’s most remote locations to some of the densest urban surroundings.

We understand the value of relationships to ensure that we comprehensively address all requirements at each stage in a project’s development. By closely collaborating with our clients, contractors, subcontractors and asset operators, we deliver commercially informed design thinking through local specialists who understand on-the-ground context and industry expectations.

Along with parent company the SJ Group, 2016-2022 was a period of significant growth and development for SMEC. Spanning 40+ countries and with the specialist expertise of over 5,000 employees, SMEC continued to deliver complex major projects, world-class technical excellence and advanced engineering solutions. As part of the SJ Group, SMEC is able to leverage the capabilities of our parent and sister companies to operate flexibly and effectively in local and global markets. We have access to global network of design and engineering expertise, with 16,000 colleagues across 10 multi-disciplinary brands including architects, designers, planners, engineers and other specialists.

About the Role 

We are seeking a highly experienced Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of road and highway infrastructure projects in Papua New Guinea. The successful candidate will be responsible for cost estimation, quantity measurement, contract administration, commercial management, and financial control throughout the project lifecycle

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, bills of quantities (BOQ), and tender documentation for road and highway projects.

• Undertake quantity take-offs and measurement of civil works, including roads, bridges, drainage systems, and associated infrastructure.

• Provide commercial and contractual advice to the project team

• Maintain accurate commercial records and project documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or an equivalent/relevant degree,

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in estimation of quantities and detailed cost estimates, with detailed price analysis of the items of works, for road/highway projects, preferably funded by MDBs.

• Male or female

• Good communication in English Language

Preferred Skills

• Quantity take-off and measurement.

• Cost estimating and budgeting.

• Bills of Quantities (BOQ) preparation

• Contract administration and claims management.

• Construction cost analysis and forecasting.

• Communication and teamwork

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