Quantity Surveyor

Bank of Uganda is hiring a Quantity Surveyor to prepare and review bills of quantities for construction related works (that is, all costs relating to buildings maintenance, repair and minor works projects) from initial estimates through to final account, ensuring value for money, budget control, and contractual compliance while maintaining safety, quality, and operational continuity of the respective facilities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Cost Planning & Estimation:

• o Assess the status of Bank buildings (offices and residences) and recommend the estimated costs for any repairs required to the buildings and paved compounds.
• o Prepare detailed BOQ (Bills of Quantities), cost estimates, cost benefit analysis, and budgets for planned preventive maintenance, reactive repairs, minor refurbishment works, including proposed new construction projects, building repairs and maintenance works.
• Benchmark costs against historical data and market rates to ensure competitiveness.

Tender & Contract management:

• Review bills of quantities for construction and/or renovation related works for initiation of procurements.
• Participate in the evaluation of bids for procurement of construction and/or renovation works, negotiate rates, and make recommendations for contractor appointments.
• Administer maintenance contracts.
• Financial Control & Reportingo Verify contractors’ requests for payment and accountabilities submitted by staff towards building loans utilization, and maintain records for audits – invoices, measurements, warranties, and as-built information, and support year-end audits.
• Track spend against annual maintenance budgets and flag variances early.
• Prepare interim valuations, payment certificates, and final accounts for contractors.

Site measurement & Valuation:

• Conduct valuation of houses for staff building loans applications as per the staff administration manual.
• Carry out site visits to audit works/materials on site, verify quality vs. specification before payment, measure works completed and validate contractor claims against SLAs.

Compliance & Risk Management:

• o Ensure that all works comply with building code, fire safety, Ministry of Health infrastructure standards, and OSH requirements.
• Identify cost risks in aging buildings and advise on lifecycle costing.
• o Conduct routine supervision of contractor maintenance and/or construction
• activities to ensure adherence to the BOQ and value for money.
• Perform any other duties as maybe assigned by the supervisor.

EXPECTED OUTPUTS

• BOQs and cost estimates provided within two weeks of site verification/inspection.
• Reports on the technical support provided to staff building loan schemes for timely decision making.
• Monthly maintenance cost reports with variance analysis on buildings maintenance and construction activities.
• Approved contractor payments within SLAs, with zero overpayment.
• Final accounts closed within 30 days of project completion and/or payment certification.
• Implementation within approved costs.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• First class or second class (Upper) Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or Building Economics.
• Master’s degree in a related field is an added advantage.
• Must be professionally registered with the Institution of Surveyors of Uganda (ISU). Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) will be an added
• Must be registered with the Surveyors Registration Board (SRB) of Uganda.
• For applicants whose Bachelor’s degree was obtained from a foreign university, you are required to provide a Letter of Equivalence from the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) that states both the equivalent qualification and class of degree.
• NOTE: Failure to do so will lead to automatic disqualification

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years relevant working experience in quantity surveying works.

AGE

• Applicants must be (35 – 40.0) years old as at the close of advert.

COMPETENCIES

Technical Competencies

• Cost estimation and lifecycle costing.
• AutoCAD/MasterCAD for takeoffs.
• Contract administration and claims management.
• Tender documentation and evaluation.
• Financial reporting and budget management.
• Knowledge of building works, materials science, and work methods.
• Behavioral Competencies
• Integrity: Transparent with figures. Proportional representation, Complete context, and full disclosure.
• Detail oriented: Spot errors in measurements and invoices before they cost money.
• Negotiation: Firm but fair with contractors to protect the Bank budget.
• Communication: Explain cost issues to non-technical -Bank/admin staff clearly.
• Planning: Balance emergency repairs with planned works to avoid budget shocks.
• Problem solving: Find cost effective solutions when original scope is not feasible.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB: Job requires physical strength and good health to withstand long working hours.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and Interested applicants should apply online at the link below.

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NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.