Senior Quantity Surveyor

About the role

Abans PLC, a leading distributor of consumer electronics, home appliances and other goods in Sri Lanka, is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor. The role covers cost estimation, budget control, tender evaluation and contract administration on commercial, retail and large-scale building projects.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates, bills of quantities (BOQs) and tender documents from architectural drawings and specifications.
• Carry out cost planning and budget control across the project lifecycle, tracking variations and forecasting final costs.
• Evaluate contractor and supplier tenders, run negotiations and recommend appointments that deliver value for money.
• Prepare and certify interim payment valuations, final accounts and monthly cost reports for management.
• Administer contracts, including variation orders, claims, extensions of time and change control, in line with contract conditions.
• Work with architects, engineers and site teams to advise on cost-effective design and materials and to identify and mitigate commercial risks early.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related field; membership of a professional body (RICS, ICES or equivalent) is preferred.
• At least 4 to 6 years of QS experience, including time in a senior role on commercial, retail or large-scale building projects.
• Strong knowledge of standard methods of measurement, construction contracts (FIDIC or similar) and local construction practices and pricing.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and communication skills, able to explain cost information clearly to non-specialists.
• Organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently while mentoring junior surveyors.

Required skills

• Proficiency in QS and costing software (e.g. CostX, Candy or similar)
• Advanced Excel
• AutoCAD or BIM-based take-off tools