Vacancy title:
Quantity Surveyor
Employment type: Full time, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Construction, Science & Engineering, Business Operations
Jobs at:
Nexus Green
Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, November 1 2026
Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, October 29 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for managing the cost, measurement, valuation, and contractual aspects of construction projects. The role ensures accurate cost estimation, budgeting, procurement, measurement, valuation, cost control, and payment certification to support project delivery within approved budgets while maintaining quality and contractual compliance. Working closely with project teams, clients, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, Energy Package installers, and in-house construction teams, the Quantity Surveyor jointly measures and verifies executed works, maintains accurate quantity and cost records, manages variations and claims, and supports interim payments, financial reporting, and final accounts. The role serves as a key link between site execution and commercial management, ensuring that quantities and costs are accurately measured, valued, documented, and reported, while minimising commercial risks and supporting project profitability.
Qualifications Essential
- Bachelor’s degree in Quantity surveying, Building Economics, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
- Formal training or certification in Contracts Management, preferably FIDIC (highly desirable for Nexus Green EPC projects), Risk Management and Project Management.
Desirable
- Membership of a recognised professional body is desirable such as: Institute of Surveyors in Uganda (ISU), Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Project Management Institute (PMI) or other professional bodies of any engineering field.
- Experience with donor-funded or government infrastructure projects, project development and formulation is an added advantage.
Experience
- Minimum 5-10 years of progressive experience in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Contract Administration, Cost Control, or Project Controls within the construction, engineering, building services, infrastructure, or EPC sectors, with proven involvement in electrical, mechanical, plumbing (MEP), and civil works projects.
- Demonstrated experience in the commercial management of construction projects, including cost estimation, budgeting, cost planning, procurement support, contract administration, project cost control, cash flow management, forecasting, and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
- Proven experience managing the commercial aspects of medium to large-scale MEP and civil works projects, including preparation and evaluation of tender submissions, quantity take-offs, bills of quantities, subcontract administration, variation management, and final account preparation.
- Strong track record in cost optimisation and value engineering initiatives, with the ability to identify opportunities to improve project profitability, enhance efficiency, and achieve project financial objectives without compromising quality, safety, or technical requirements.
- Experience in subcontractor and supplier management, including the evaluation of quotations, administration of subcontract agreements, assessment of payment applications, variation negotiations, claims management, and final account settlement.
- Experience supporting tendering, bid preparation, and project development activities, including cost estimation, commercial reviews, pricing strategies, risk assessments, and bid evaluations for building, MEP, civil, infrastructure, or EPC projects.
- Strong experience in the administration of construction contracts and subcontract agreements, including contract interpretation, compliance monitoring, commercial correspondence, variation management, claims preparation, extension of time (EOT) assessments, and dispute resolution support.
- Sound knowledge of standard forms of contract, including FIDIC, NEC, JCT, or similar construction contracts, with practical experience applying contractual provisions in project delivery and commercial management environments.
- Demonstrated ability to manage contractual compliance, commercial risks, claims, variations, extensions of time, and dispute resolution processes while safeguarding the company’s commercial interests and supporting profitable project delivery.
- Experience working closely with Commercial Managers, Project Managers, Engineers, Consultants, Clients, Suppliers, and Subcontractors in multidisciplinary construction environments involving electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and civil works.
- Practical understanding of construction methodologies, MEP systems, building services, and civil engineering works, enabling effective commercial evaluation, measurement, pricing, procurement, and contract administration across a broad range of construction projects.
- Experience using quantity surveying, cost management, and project controls systems, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other commercial management, estimating, and reporting tools.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
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Deadline: 1 November 2026 at 4:00 PM EAT.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and vacancies may close early once suitable candidates are identified. We encourage you to apply promptly.
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