QS & Cost Controller

Join us as a Quantity Surveyor & Cost Controller in Piton! Prepare budgets, BOQs, and tenders, monitor project costs, and ensure financial compliance. Requirements: Degree/diploma in Quantity Surveying, QS software skills, and experience in civil/infrastructure and earthwork projects.

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor & Cost Controller

Location: Royal Road, Piton, North of Mauritius

• Key Responsibilities

  The candidate will play an essential role in assisting the Managing Director (MD) across multiple areas of the business. Their responsibilities include:

  1. Bill of Quantities (BOQs):
  • Understand, value-engineer, and measure BOQs effectively. 
  1. Drawing Interpretation:
  • Read and interpret architectural, engineering and MEP drawings with precision. 
  1. Tendering Process:
  2. Develop and implement a streamlined system for tendering. 
  3. Site Operations Management:
  • Oversee and manage daily site activities, including:
    • Planning and monitoring on-site production.
    • Supervising procurement processes.
    • Managing labour.
    • Monitoring and controlling stock.
    • Attending site meetings as needed.

  6.       Supplier and Vendor Management:

  7.       Update supplier price lists regularly and negotiate competitive rates. 

  8.       Client and Consultant Relations:

  9.       Build a network with consultants and clients to secure monthly tenders aligned with Brix Solution’s core trades. 

  10.       Profitability Initiatives:

  • Develop strategies to enhance profitability, for example:
    • Producing kerbs for internal projects.
    • Identifying methods to reduce labour costs while increasing productivity (e.g., investing in equipment or technology). 

   

  Daily Responsibilities:

  1. Assist the MD with BOQs and site operations. 
  2. Support site foremen and maintain regular communication. 
  3. Implement cost control measures for labour, maintenance, transportation, materials, and tools. 
  4. Develop site/job-specific cost-control strategies. 
  5. Ensure quality control, safety and site tidiness.
  6. Validate and prepare accurate setting out and level coordinates in collaboration with clients or professionals.
  7. Support the MD in client interactions and professional networking. 
  8. Collaborate with the admin and accounting teams on cost management for each site/project. 
  9. Manage in-house residential and commercial projects, including:
  • Analysing tenders and BOQs.
  • Sourcing suppliers and competitive rates.
  • Evaluating potential contractors and their work.

   

  Key Competencies and Expectations

  1. Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide teams.
  2. Problem-solving mindset—able to develop practical solutions to on-site challenges.
  3. Proactive planning to anticipate and prevent potential mistakes.
  4. Ability to perform effectively under pressure.
  5. Flexibility in working hours to meet project demands.
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