Quantity Surveyor – Internal Control Unit

Position Overview

The Quantity Surveyor in the Internal Control Unit is responsible for ensuring cost efficiency, financial accuracy, compliance, and value-for-money across construction and project-related activities. The role focuses on reviewing project costs, validating valuations, monitoring budgets, preventing cost leakages, and supporting management through effective internal control and audit processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and verify Bills of Quantities (BOQs), cost estimates, and project budgets
• Validate contractors' interim valuations, final accounts, and variation claims
• Monitor project expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets
• Identify cost overruns, waste, and financial leakages, and recommend corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement procedures, and contract terms
• Review contract documents for cost-related risks and control gaps
• Ensure adherence to approved pricing, rates, and cost benchmarks
• Support internal audits related to construction and capital projects
• Review tender documents, bid evaluations, and contract awards for cost accuracy and transparency
• Verify pricing, quantities, and measurement standards during procurement
• Monitor variations, claims, and change orders to ensure proper approvals
• Prepare cost control reports, audit findings, and management reports
• Maintain accurate records of cost reviews, approvals, and audit observations
• Provide periodic reports on project cost performance and control effectiveness
• Identify cost-related risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Advise management on cost optimization and value engineering opportunities
• Support investigations into cost discrepancies, overbilling, or irregularities

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Minimum of 3–5 years relevant experience

Company Information

Employer: Mshel Homes Ltd

Location: Abuja, Nigeria