Quantity Surveyor - 132 kV Transmission Line Project

About the role

Vidullanka PLC, a renewable energy company in Sri Lanka with hydro, solar, wind, dendro, e-mobility and transmission distribution assets, is looking for a competent and commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to support its 132 kV transmission line project.

Key responsibilities

• Measure and value completed works against BOQs, drawings and specifications.
• Verify subcontractor valuations, including quantities, rates, variations, retention and advance recovery.
• Prepare interim payment applications and supporting records, and follow up on certification and payment.
• Report on budgets, actual costs, subcontract commitments, cash flow and forecast final costs.
• Prepare documentation for contractual claims and variations, coordinating with project, legal and contract teams.
• Calculate contractual price adjustments using ICTAD/CIDA indices and applicable formulas.
• Reconcile employer-issued materials such as towers, conductors, OPGW, insulators and hardware.
• Monitor commercial risks, support insurance claims and maintain records for final accounts and project close-out.

Required profile

• Degree or recognised professional qualification in Quantity Surveying.
• Minimum 3 years' relevant experience in measurement, interim payment applications and subcontractor valuations.
• Sound knowledge of BOQs, cost control, contract administration, variations and payment certification.
• Transmission line, power, electrical infrastructure or comparable civil project experience is an advantage.
• Experience with FIDIC contracts and development-partner-funded projects is an advantage.

Required skills

• Practical knowledge of ICTAD/CIDA cost indices and contractual price adjustment formulas.
• Proficiency in Excel and commercial reporting.
• Strong numerical, analytical, coordination and English communication skills.