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Wednesday 2 November 2011

Senior Quantity Surveyor Job Vacancy

National Housing Corporation (NHC) is a statutory body constituted under the Housing Act Cap 117 Laws of Kenya.
The Corporation invites applications from suitably qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following position.
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Ref NHC/SQS/10/2011
Reporting to the Chief Quantity Surveyor the Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the following:
§  Preparation of Bills of Quantities and tender documents.
§  Conducting project feasibility studies and preparation of feasibility reports.
§  Assessment of tenders and preparation of tender reports.
§  Planning, analysis as well as preparation of final accounts.
§  Preparation of cost estimates for construction projects as well as cost administration of such projects.
§  Supervision of construction works and advising the Chief Quantity Surveyor on matters of construction contracts and participation in project site meetings.
Job Requirements
§  Possess a Bachelors of Arts degree in Quantity Surveying or Building Economics from a recognized University
§  Have nine (9) years post graduate experience in Quantity Survey work in a busy environment.
§  Be registered by the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors for at least six (6) years.
§  Be computer literate in the use of Quantity Surveying software, preferably Win- Qs.
§  Be a team player
This position is on Permanent and Pensionable terms and the successful candidates will be subject to performance
contracting.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications in confidence together
with copies of detailed and up to date CV, certificates and testimonials indicating current and expected remuneration,
and names of three referees to the following address: -
The Managing Director
National Housing Corporation
P. O. Box 30257 00100
Nairobi
Important: Applications should be in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Application for the Position of Senior
Quantity Surveyor” in bold print and the Reference No. NHC/SQS/10/2011 quoted on the envelope.
Closing date is Friday, 11th November 2011 and only short listed candidates will be contacted.
“National Housing Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and persons with disability are encouraged to apply”